SCHN- Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist - Clinical Application Support
Employment Type: 2 x Temporary Part Time roles up to 9 April 2027
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3 and Health Manager level 3
Remuneration: 137103.89 - 140813.79 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 2 x 19 hours a week assignments
Requisition ID: REQ650896
Location: Network (Westmead and Randwick)
Applications close: Midnight on 3 April 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
This opportunity is a Network position for an experienced Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist to undertake a split role:
- 0.5FTE/ 19 hours per week as a Clinical Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist reporting the site Director of Pharmacy. This is a Pharmacist Grade 3 role.
- 0.5FTE/ 19 hours per week in a Clinical Application Support role, as part of the SCHN eMR Team, reporting to the SCHN eMR Unit Manager, working in a team to maintain and develop the Cerner Oncology application in use at SCHN. This is a HSM3 role graded at the same level as the Pharmacist Grade 3 role
This equates to a total of full-time hours with 2 assignments and is offered as a 12-month contract due to the uncertainty of local support for clinical applications with the introduction of the Single Digital Patient Record for SCHN in 2027.
As a Network role the successful candidate will be required to work across both sites but there is flexibility regarding the Network site for the clinical Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist portion of the role
What you'll be doing
This is a split role between the CHW Pharmacy Department and the SCHN eMR Unit to provide clinical pharmacy services as part of the CHW Oncology Pharmacy team and to provide clinical application support as part of the SCHN eMR Unit as the Oncology Pharmacy clinical subject matter expert.
The pharmacist must work in a manner consistent with professional
and NSW Health codes of conduct, practice standards and legislative requirements. The pharmacist must work in a manner compliant and supportive of CHW Pharmacy policies and procedures and SCHN policies, procedures and core values.
The eMR Unit exists within the Directorate of Clinical Integration within The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN). The Unit provides expert knowledge and support to users of clinical applications including Patient Management, Scheduling, Profile PowerChart, Clinical Documentation, FirstNet, SurgiNet, Electronic Medication Management (eMM), Oncology, Anaesthesia and PathNet.
The Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist - Clinical Application Support role is a key member of the eMR Unit. The position will assist with the progressive integration and development of the Network eMR, focussed on Pharmacy Application solutions relating to Oncology.
Whilst this role is Monday to Friday, during downtimes or upgrades some afterhours or weekend support may be required which occur several times per year.
This position is be based at Westmead campus, however there is a requirement to work from the alternate campus at SCH Randwick and other SCHN facilities from time to time.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions and with suitable experience to meet the NSW Health Employees’ Pharmacists (State) Award criteria of a Pharmacist Grade 3
- Hospital pharmacy experience in paediatric oncology with a good working knowledge of the the Cerner electronic medicines management system and the Cerner eMR Oncology application
- Detailed knowledge and experience with key Pharmacy processes including their relationship to other patient administration and medical record workflows within the Australian public hospital setting
- Demonstrated experience in providing Cerner application support and an understanding of application support methodologies including the development of documentation, policies and procedures, test scripts and scenarios
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to engage effectively with administration, clinical and information management staff and to resolve conflict when required
- Demonstrated experience in working with internal and external stakeholders to determine, design, configure, test and implement Pharmacy Application solutions
- Demonstrated ability to work as an individual as well as harmoniously within a team, sharing information and responsibilities
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Pharmacist Position Description and here for the Health Manager Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
For further information on this position, please contact:
Clinical Application Support -Jodie Schuster SCHN Manager ,Digital Clinical Information Systems , Digital Health jodie.schuster@health.nsw.gov.au
Paediatric Oncology Pharmacist – Peter Barclay Network Director of Pharmacy peter.barclay@health.nsw.gov.au
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