Pharmacist Grade 1/2

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Requisition ID: REQ678661
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time  
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $43.62 to $57.14 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging 
Hours Per Week: 12 hours per week 
Location: Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd August 2026 

About the role & where you’ll be working:

At Maitland Hospital, you’ll join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, embracing innovation and continually improving health outcomes for our community.

As a Rotational Pharmacist, you’ll work across a variety of clinical areas, providing expert medication advice and high-quality pharmaceutical care. You’ll work closely with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure medicines are used safely, effectively and appropriately, helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive Pharmacy team where professionalism, respect and teamwork are valued. With supportive leadership and opportunities to learn across different areas of pharmacy, this is a great environment to build your clinical skills, broaden your experience and grow your career.

About you

We’re looking for a motivated and patient-focused pharmacist who is ready to bring their clinical expertise, teamwork and commitment to quality care to Maitland Hospital.

In this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear medication advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• A collaborative approach, working confidently with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management and improve patient outcomes.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with an interest in clinical governance, quality improvement and developing better ways of delivering pharmacy services.
• Leadership and mentoring skills, supporting pharmacy technicians, students and colleagues to work safely and effectively.
• Adaptability and initiative, with the flexibility to work across different clinical areas and participate in weekend, overtime and on-call rosters as required.

Most importantly, you’ll bring a genuine commitment to patient care, a willingness to learn and a desire to make a positive difference to the patients and community we serve.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, grow your experience and be part of a supportive Pharmacy team, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency, Pharmacy. Must be able to demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria for grade 2 pharmacist in accordance with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family member

 Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

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For role related queries or questions contact Renee Bateman on Renee.Clarence@health.nsw.gov.au

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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