Intern Pharmacist - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ683239
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until January 2028
Remuneration: $1,576.70 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Hospital
Applications close: 23/08/2026
Contact: Margaretta Lin - Education and Training Pharmacist on Margaretta.Lin@health.nsw.gov.au | (02) 9722 8541 - This email address is for enquiries only. Please do not submit your application via email as it will not be viewed.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Bankstown Hospital is a metropolitan teaching hospital within South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a diverse and culturally rich learning environment. We are offering TWO Intern Pharmacist positions to 2027. Interns will work alongside experienced clinical pharmacists, educators, and multidisciplinary teams while caring for patients with a broad range of acute and complex medical conditions. The program is designed to foster professional growth through supported clinical practice, regular feedback, and progressive responsibility throughout the internship year.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for someone who possesses the following attributes:
- Is passionate about delivering safe, patient-centred care and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of patients through high-quality pharmacy practice.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on medication safety and quality use of medicines appropriate to their level of training.
- Is curious, eager to learn, and committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice, and actively seeking and applying feedback to support growth and development.
- Communicates effectively through active listening and strong interpersonal skills, building positive relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Is organised, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, embrace new challenges, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic clinical environment.
When preparing your application, provide relevant examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Wherever possible, use examples beyond mandatory university assessments, coursework, or required academic activities. Instead, draw on employment, volunteer work, leadership roles, or clinical placements where you took primary responsibility for the work or outcome to best showcase your capabilities and potential. Please ensure you have attached a CV, cover letter and academic transcript.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Eligible to apply for Supervised Practice arrangements with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to the agreed date for commencement and enrollment in the National Intern Training Program for pharmacists.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including medication counselling to enable a patient to safely and effectively administer medicines.
- Describe a time you were given a task or responsibility that was outside your comfort zone. How did you approach it, and what was the outcome?
Describe a time you identified an opportunity to improve something, even though it wasn't expected of you?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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