SCHN - SCH - Pharmacist Paediatrics, Aseptic, Cytotoxic, Gene Therapy - REQ612116
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- REQ612116 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time. Casual Opportunities also available
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 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: REQ612116
Location: 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 Hospital is undergoing a once in a lifetime redevelopment, and we are looking for forward-thinking early career pharmacists to join us as we move into our brand-new, purpose-built pharmacy in November 2025. Clinical training pathways in paediatric pharmacy will be provided in parallel with production services for this position.
Our pharmacy department 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.
The new Pharmacy will feature automation in patient care areas to streamline inventory management and a central pharmacy equipped with a robotic dispensing system. The pharmacy has aseptic, cytotoxic, and gene therapy suites, along with specialised non-sterile compounding facilities to support tailored formulations.
SCH 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.
An e-list and casual pool to be created from this advertisement.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Paediatric Production Pharmacist is the daily operational management of Paediatric Pharmacy Services including cytotoxic, aseptic, gene therapy, advanced therapeutics and quality assurance for non-sterile production.
Participation in clinical service provision to Med/Surg, Critical Care, Oncology and Ambulatory on rotation. Participation in departmental operations and education on rotation.
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 below questions:
- How do you approach counselling parents or carers about high-risk or off-label medicines in paediatrics?
- Using an example, how would you approach clinical decision-making in paediatrics when evidence is limited or extrapolated from adult data?
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.
