Lead Pharmacist - Antimicrobial Stewardship Permanent Full-Time

• Lead AMS program to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

• Optimise antimicrobial use to reduce resistance risks.

• Provide expert guidance, training, and policy development.

Previous applicants who have applied and wish to be reconsidered, please contact the hiring manager to discuss submitting a revised offline application.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3  
Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $135,397.65 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working 
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality primary, secondary, and tertiary health care to communities across western Sydney. We are dedicated to improving health outcomes through collaboration, respect, and empowerment.

Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs

Provides specialist tertiary care for Greater Western Sydney

Committed to delivering inclusive and accessible health services

Focused on innovation, research, and community well-being

Upholds values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment 

What you'll be doing
This Lead Pharmacist position supports the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, ensuring effective antimicrobial use and reducing resistance. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Providing expert support to the AMS Team and contributes to district-wide initiatives.

• Monitoring, promoting, and optimising antimicrobial use for quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Overseeing operational aspects, staff training, and adherence to policies and legislation.

• Ensuring high-quality and safe medication management across the hospitals.

• May undertake leadership, clinical, and dispensary duties as directed.

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 Requirements

• License: Unrestricted Driver License

• Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written, verbal and interpersonal skills

2. Demonstrated experience in clinical pharmacy practice, particularly in the management of infectious diseases

3. Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical infectious diseases (including identification and resolution of problems relating to the use of antimicrobial drugs)

4. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change

6. Demonstrated skills in information technology: using computer applications including dispensing, database management, accessing medicine information, spreadsheet, and word processing programs

7. Valid Driver's Licence. This position is mainly based at Blacktown Hospital but may involve travelling to various facilities of WSLHD when required

Requisition ID: REQ596595
Applications Close: 18^th August 2025

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small on 0437 507 855.