Specialist in Poisons Information

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 1 June 2027
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 2
Remuneration: 116905.56 - 123940.8 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 42 hours in total available
Requisition ID: REQ662955
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 24 May 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Dang Nguyen on Dang.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au
 

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Seeking to hire 2 or more pharmacists (up to 1.1 FTE) with appropriate clinical experience to join the largest Poisons Information Centre (PIC) in Australia to manage suspected or confirmed poisoning of adults and children. The successful candidate will be provided with training to become a Specialist in Poisons Information (SPI). The NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) receives 120,000 calls annually (equating to an average of 50 calls per staff member per 8-hour shift, with an average call duration of four minutes). SPI’s provide expert guidance on risk assessment, first aid, and the clinical management of suspected or confirmed poisoning incidents (accidental and intentional). These may involve medicines, illicit substances, chemicals (including household, industrial and agricultural), plants, as well as bites and stings. SPIs manage the majority of calls independently and escalate complex, unusual, or severe cases to clinical toxicologists for medical specialist input. The NSWPIC is located within The Sydney Children's Hospital Network, at The Children's Hospital Westmead. This role will require the successful applicant to work on-site as required especially during their initial training period, however, the NSWPIC has established remote working practices and can provide flexible work arrangements. Why you should join us: This is a highly rewarding role where you will interact with members of the public and healthcare professionals by providing phone advice. You will get the opportunity to engage in public health initiatives and be involved in the cutting edge of poisoning management. Callers often express their gratitude for the telephone advice provided and you will feel a sense of achievement by providing expert advice to callers who are often in stressful situations. The team consists of approximately 30 Specialists in Poisons Information and approximately 25 Clinical Toxicologists. Senior positions in NSWPIC involve progression to the specialist areas of education and training, toxicovigilance, standards and research. We encourage continuing education and career progression amongst our team. The successful applicant will contribute to the 24/7 roster and will be expected to work a mix of shifts including after-hours and weekends. For more information about working at the NSWPIC please click on this link: https://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au/About-Us.aspx

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:

1. Full (or eligible for full) registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA, with no restrictions on scope of practice. Eligible for employment as Grade 1 or Grade 2 Pharmacist as per the Health Employees’ (Pharmacist) State Award.
2. Demonstrated recent clinical pharmacy experience (i.e. minimum 6 of the last 12 months in a busy clinical environment), preferably in an acute care setting such as Emergency or Critical Care.
3. Proven expertise in drug information provisions, supported by strong knowledge of pharmacology and toxicology.
4. Demonstrated clear, confident and empathetic communication with patients, adeptly translating complex clinical concepts into accessible information, and effective clinical content delivery to health professionals.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks within a clinical consultation, including comprehensive history taking, interpretation of medical information, and accurate timely documentation.
6. Advanced problem-solving capability, with strong conceptual and analytical skills to independently make rapid, safe and effective clinical decisions, particularly under pressure and or when information is limited.
7. Demonstrated commitment to participating in a 24/7 SPI clinical roster, including morning, evening, overnight (minimum 12% rostered hours), and weekend shifts (minimum 25% of rostered hours) to support continuous service delivery.