SCHN - Pharmacist Robotics Automation Informatics Digital - REQ611619
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- REQ611619 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Casual Opportunities also available
Position Classification: Pharmacist. Grade 2
Remuneration: 112409.34 – 119173.77 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611619
Location: Network- with home site preference of Westmead or Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 19 October 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Be Part of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Transformation in Paediatric Pharmacy
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is undergoing a once in a lifetime redevelopment with new facilities at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and Children’s Hospital, Westmead. We are looking for forward-thinking early career pharmacists with an interest in robotics, automation, informatics and digital health to join us as we move into our brand-new, purpose-built pharmacies in November 2025 at Randwick and March 2026 at Westmead.
Our pharmacy departments deliver inpatient clinical, operational, HITH, ambulatory and outpatient pharmacy services to the hospital. We care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team under medical teams such as oncology/haematology, neurology, renal, gastroenterology, intensive care, mental health, emergency and surgical. To support career progression from undergraduate through to leadership positions we run undergraduate, intern, residency and registrar training programs. We support pharmacy technicians through Cert III and IV training. Quality improvement and research are embedded in practice, and we train our staff to be skilled educators.
Both new Pharmacy departments will feature automation in patient care areas to streamline inventory management and a central pharmacy equipped with a robotic dispensing system. The pharmacy departments have aseptic, cytotoxic, and gene therapy suites, along with specialised non-sterile compounding facilities to support tailored formulations.
SCHN Pharmacy are recruiting Full time Pharmacists to join our expanding team. Pharmacists are expected to participate in weekend, extended hours and on-call rosters. Opportunity may exist for a training program position, and resident candidates must be able to participate in weekend rosters during operational term.
What you'll be doing
The SCHN Pharmacist - Pharmacy Robotics, Automation, Informatics and Digital Health (RAID) assists the SCHN Lead Pharmacist - Applications with the coordination and delivery of an Automation, Robotics and Digital Health strategy within Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Pharmacy services. Appointment is site based to SCH or CHW with the Pharmacist also providing site based clinical service provision to General Paediatrics and Med/Surg Streams as per department requirements.
This role is suited to a pharmacist with 3-5 years of clinical experience that is looking to extend competencies in Digital Health, Pharmacy Informatics, Automation and Robotics. This will be supported by a two-year structured training program with support from mentors and formal learning experiences and feedback.
The program reports to the Network Pharmacy Applications Manager and is supported by the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development Pharmacist.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Wright on felicity.wright@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
