Clinical Pharmacist (Gde 1-2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week, up to Feb 2026
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Remuneration:
Pharmacist Grade 1: $40.61 - $52.83 per hour
Pharmacist Grade 2: $56.69 - $60.10 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ604198
Application Close Date: 21/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 24/09/2025 – 01/10/2025
Contact Details: Jessica Lam – Jessica.lam1@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is currently seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our collaborative healthcare team. This position is a 20-week temporary contract with the possibility of extension.
In this vital role, you will work alongside physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support safe and effective medication use, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes.
We’re looking for someone with strong clinical acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care.
At Fairfield Hospital, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive work environment, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in patient care and thrive in a dynamic clinical setting, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.
What You'll be Doing
Provision of a wide range of Pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients of the hospital, including dispensing, distribution and manufacturing services as well as clinical services. Promotion of both safety and quality as key aspects of drug therapy. Participation in quality improvement and professional development, as well contribution to education and supervision of other staff and students.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Do you have current full Pharmacist registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions to the scope of practice? Please attach a copy of your AHPRA registration in your application
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Pharmacy Department.
- Tell us about a time when you had to ensure the timely and accurate supply of medications in a high-pressure situation. How did you manage competing priorities while ensuring compliance with legal and hospital requirements?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
