Lead Pharmacist – Quality, Innovation and Systems Improvement (Maternity Relief)

💊 Lead medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
🚀 Drive innovation and digital transformation across Pharmacy
🤝 Collaborate with multidisciplinary leaders to improve patient outcomes

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 28/06/27)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $71.91- $73.85 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Location:  Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Pharmacy Department at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, where innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do. This maternity relief opportunity offers an experienced pharmacist the chance to lead strategic quality improvement initiatives, influence system-wide change and work alongside passionate multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering safer, smarter healthcare.

• Be part of a progressive Pharmacy Leadership Team driving innovation across the organisation.

• Lead projects that improve Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and medication safety.

• Collaborate with clinicians, nursing, medical and allied health teams across the hospital and district.

• Access opportunities to contribute to education, research and service improvement.

• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

What you'll be doing 
In this senior leadership role, you will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative systems and quality improvement initiatives that enhance medication safety and optimise the Quality Use of Medicines across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

• Lead and manage medication safety, QUM and pharmacy systems improvement programs, including automated dispensing technologies and emerging digital medication management solutions.

• Design, implement and evaluate innovative clinical and operational solutions that improve patient safety, service efficiency and quality outcomes.

• Analyse medication safety data, identify trends and lead targeted quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice.

• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while leading education, training and capability development for pharmacy and multidisciplinary staff.

• Provide leadership, supervision and strategic direction to pharmacy staff while contributing to key committees and advancing medication safety across the facility and Western Sydney Local Health District.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by a tertiary institution e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy and post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience. 

• Registration: Registered with no restrictions as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria

1. Registered without restrictions as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience. Grade 3 Pharmacists must meet the criteria set out in the Health Employees' Pharmacist (State) Award and are expected to continually demonstrate achievement of competencies within the Award. Must be able to participate in flexible work hours, on call, after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required.

2. Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in clinical pharmacy services with experience delivering, co-ordinating and providing education and quality improvement activities and working within frameworks to achieve results.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop high quality written guidelines, procedures, educational, research or business materials.

4. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including communication, negotiation, team building, influencing, conflict resolution and the building of a positive workplace culture.

5. Proven ability and commitment to effectively role model, champion and promote teamwork and to supervise and develop staff (both formally and informally).

6. Demonstrated skills and experience in service planning, including the identification, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to ensure continual quality improvement.

7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, continuing education and research including membership of a professional pharmacy association, preferably the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, and active participation in conference presentations/posters and/or publications (or equivalent professional endeavours).

8. Commitment to BMDH and WSLHD strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health and WSLHD CORE values and Act NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Requisition ID: REQ674616   
Applications Close: 11 August 2026 

 
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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small on 0437507855