Dispensary Manager (Senior Pharmacist Gde 3) - Bankstown Hospital - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ674086
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until March 2027
Remuneration: $2,627.59 - $2,698.69 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Hospital - Pharmacy Department
Applications close: 12/07/2026
Contact: Rebecca Ho - Director of Pharmacy on 02 9722 8520 | Lai.Ho@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise shapes the quality and safety of medication management across Bankstown Hospital. As the Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) – Dispensary Manager, you’ll lead a high‑performing pharmacy team, drive excellence in dispensary services, and champion best‑practice medication stewardship for both inpatient and outpatient services.
You’ll oversee the full operational rhythm of the dispensary—streamlining workflows, elevating service delivery, and ensuring every patient receives safe, timely, and effective medication support. This is your chance to influence hospital‑wide outcomes, mentor emerging pharmacists, and embed a culture of continuous improvement in one of the hospital’s most critical service areas.
You’ll bring strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and operational excellence to a role that directly shapes patient care and in return, you’ll gain the opportunity to influence services, lead innovation, and make a lasting impact across Bankstown Hospital.
Are You the Right Fit?
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a proactive leader who brings operational insight, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for shaping the future of pharmacy services at Bankstown Hospital.
You will bring to the role:
- Dispensary management experience — You bring proven experience managing inpatient and outpatient dispensary operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality medication distribution.
- Continuous improvement focus — You’re committed to refining workflows, uplifting service standards, and driving quality initiatives.
- Redevelopment contribution — You’re energised by the opportunity to contribute to future hospital redevelopment planning, ensuring modern, patient‑centred medication services.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Full Pharmacist registration with AHPRA with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult effectively, advise and provide assistance to professional peers and other staff. Including computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and adhere to deadlines with the proven ability to problem solve using initiative.
- Demonstrated high level of competence, expertise and skills to apply clinical judgment in the provision of hospital pharmacy services, including a high level of understanding of the principles of formulary management, the Quality Use of Medicines, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and the Special Access Scheme (SAS).
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff in the delivery of high quality pharmacy service within a tertiary referral hospital.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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