CCLHD - Team Leader Antimicrobial Stewardship - Pharmacy
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,627.89 - $2,698.68 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford & Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ639786
Applications Close: Thursday 5th March 2026 at 11.59pm
Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Pharmacist to be an essential part of our team.
About the Opportunity
As a Pharmacist grade 3 you will provide leadership and management of clinical pharmacy and wider CCLHD activities related to the use and stewardship of antimicrobial therapy in order to promote best practice and quality use across the CCLHD to optimise patient outcomes.
The position will be required to undertake a clinical and leadership role, including support and line management of junior pharmacists.
In this role you will:
Lead, co-ordinate, manage and develop Pharmacy services.
Review, validate, dispense, compound and check medicines, according to local guidelines and training validations.
Supervise, support and operational manage (including performance management) Pharmacy staff assigned to team.
Develop collaborative partnerships with other Pharmacy department Team Leaders and directly support the Pharmacy Leadership Team.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (or eligible for registration within 3 months of commencement) with post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop high quality written guidelines, procedures, educational, research or business materials.
Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in clinical pharmacy services relevant to Infectious diseases management and Antimicrobial stewardship.
Proven ability and commitment to effectively role model, champion and promote teamwork and to manage and develop staff.
Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, problem solving and development and implementation of initiative.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Karlee Mcdougall
Phone: 02 4320 3736
Email: Karlee.Mcdougall@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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