Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) - Investigational Drugs Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $137,103 - $140,813 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ634069
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The opportunity exists for an experienced pharmacist to join the dynamic Pharmacy Team at RPA as the role of Senior Pharmacist, Investigational Drugs Unit. This is a unique position with operational and leadership responsibilities for the efficient conduct of all aspects of clinical trials and investigational drugs at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical trial sponsors and investigators to deliver a high-quality service and is an important member of the Pharmacy Management team contributing to strategic planning for the department. The successful candidate will be required to commit to on-call and weekend work on a rostered schedule.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital provides a comprehensive range of clinical services to residents of the Sydney Local Health District and has specialised areas of practice in liver, renal and bone marrow transplant, Melanoma therapy, Haematology, Cardiology and Mental Health. The pharmacy department provides clinical trials, outpatients and production unit services and is a leader in the deployment of novel and innovative models of clinical care.
Candidates are requested to complete their application through the ‘I work for NSW’ portal and should attach a letter of introduction and a curriculum vitae in addition to answering the selection criteria.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Registered as a practicing pharmacist under the Australian Pharmacy Board with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and able to practice independently.
- Hospital clinical pharmacy experience and knowledge of the processes governing the conduct of clinical trials with a sound understanding of the regulatory environment in this field.
- Ability to manage a team and work collaboratively with other stakeholders as well as independently.
- Ability to work on call, weekends, afterhours and public holidays as required.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Russell Levy, Director of Pharmacy at RPA via email at Russell.Levy@health.nsw.gov.au or phone on 02 9515 8259.
Applications Close: 28 January 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
