VTE Stewardship and Quality Use of Medicines Pharmacist (Grade 3)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $137,103 - $140,813 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657948
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The opportunity exists for a suitably experienced pharmacist to join the dynamic Pharmacy service within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). This permanent full time position reports to the SLHD Director of Pharmacy and RPA Director of Pharmacy, and also provides services to Balmain Hospital. Significant aspects of the position are detailed in the position description and include maintaining optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, anticoagulant management and facilitating other quality use of medication initiatives and reviews.
RPAH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services to residents of the SLHD and has specialised areas of practice in liver, renal and haemopoietic stem cell transplant, Melanoma therapy, Haematology, Cardiology, Mental Health and advanced surgical procedures. The pharmacy department provides clinical trials, outpatients and production unit services and is a leader in the deployment of novel and innovative models of clinical care in addition to VTE Stewardship.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current registered as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and able to practice independently.
- Understanding of the priorities, and requirements of a VTE/Anticoagulation Stewardship program and quality improvement projects, such as drug use evaluations, with consideration of barriers to successful implementation.
- Experience in developing, reviewing and implementing medication guidelines, policies or reports and ability to use clinical evidence, applicable data and judgement to communicate recommendations to influence practice change or treatment decisions made by clinicians to improve patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Alexander McNamara via email at Alexander.McNamara@health.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9515 6162.
Candidates are requested to complete their application through the ‘I work for NSW’ portal and should attach a letter of introduction and a curriculum vitae in addition to answering the selection criteria.
Applications Close: 14 June 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
