Senior Pharmacist (Gde 3) - Education & Training - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ673692
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $137,103.89 - $140,813.79 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown Hospital
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
Are you looking to expand your experience in providing education and training to pharmacy staff, as well as developing intern pharmacists? This Senior Pharmacist (Gde 3) role offers the chance to lead capability development across the pharmacy workforce while contributing to high‑quality clinical and dispensary services that support safe, effective patient care.
Why you'll love this role:
- Education & competency leadership — Coordinate education, training, and competency assessment for pharmacists, assistants, technicians, interns, and students.
- Pharmacy service provision — Support safe dispensing and distribution of all medication types while providing guidance and oversight to the wider pharmacy team.
- Clinical ward service — Deliver or oversee clinical ward services, including medication reviews and reconciliation, to optimise therapy and minimise adverse events.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration — Work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams, responding to clinical queries and providing evidence‑based medication information.
- Quality, performance & policy — Contribute to KPIs, audits, DUEs, research, performance management, and the development and education of medication policies.
Are You the Right Fit?
You’ll shine in this role if you’re passionate about developing others, strengthening clinical capability, and building a confident, high‑performing pharmacy workforce.
You possess:
- Pharmacy education experience — You have experience delivering structured education and training within a pharmacy setting and enjoy supporting staff at all levels.
- Training needs analysis — You can identify learning gaps, design targeted development activities, and assess competency to ensure safe, high‑quality practice across the team.
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 teaching skills including records of teaching programs; previous experience with developing and applying learning plans; as well as undertaking of pharmacist and intern clinical assessments and other competency assessments.
- 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 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
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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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