Pharmacist - Grade 1/2

Join a supportive and innovative Pharmacy team where collaboration, professional growth, and quality patient care go hand in hand.

Remuneration: $83,734.08 - $123,940.80 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until December 2026
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Requisition ID: REQ661692
Applications Close: Sunday 31st May 2026. Interviews will be held Thursday 4th June 2026.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at Maitland Hospital. In this role, you will deliver high-quality pharmacy services across both clinical and dispensary settings, contributing to safe, effective, and patient-centred care for a diverse hospital population.

Working closely with fellow pharmacists and the Director of Pharmacy, you will support the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based pharmacy services while playing an important role in achieving positive health outcomes for the community. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management throughout the patient journey - from admission through to discharge.

At Maitland Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional care, fostering innovation, and continuously improving the services we provide to our community. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive Pharmacy team where professionalism, respect, and continuous learning are highly valued. With strong leadership, a connected team culture, and opportunities for ongoing professional development, this is a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.

If you are passionate about medication safety, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that values collaboration, quality care, and continuous improvement.

Where you’ll be working

Hunter New England Local Health District is a fantastic place to build your career and expand your clinical skills within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.

Maitland Hospital, located approximately 40 minutes from the Newcastle CBD, is a modern and growing regional hospital providing a broad range of specialised services including emergency care, paediatrics, maternity, mental health, oncology, intensive care, general medicine, orthopaedic surgery, and general surgery.

As part of the Pharmacy team, you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while working in a dynamic environment that supports collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

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 offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.

How to apply:

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

1. Proven knowledge of therapeutics, particularly as related to the hospital setting and specific clinical specialities as required

2. Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning skills and an awareness of medication safety principles

3. Proven organisation skills and a capacity to manage a complex workload

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

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