Senior Pharmacist Clinical Lead

✨ Lead clinical pharmacy excellence
📚 Drive professional growth and development
🏥 Shape high quality patient-centred care

Manage and develop high performing clinical pharmacy services across Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals, overseeing practitioner competence, professional growth and clinical outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30/6/26)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $69.14 - $71.01 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:  Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Pharmacy Department across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. You’ll be part of a progressive, collaborative and supportive team driven to deliver outstanding patient care and continuous improvement in clinical services.
 

• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment

• A strong commitment to ongoing learning and research

• Opportunities to lead innovative service improvements

• A positive, inclusive and professionally rewarding workplace

• A team focused on quality outcomes for patients and the community

What you'll be doing 
As Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Lead, you will take the lead in advancing clinical pharmacy practice and driving high standards of patient-centred care. You will supervise professional development, deliver clinical oversight and contribute to research initiatives that benefit our patients and the profession.
 

• Lead and oversee delivery of clinical pharmacy services

• Allocate duties and support staff pharmacists in consultation with Pharmacy Coordinators

• Coordinate training, placement supervision and development activities for pharmacists and students

• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to SHPA standards and policies

• Initiate, collaborate in and contribute to clinical research

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy leadership career? Join NSW Health and make a meaningful difference to healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in Western Sydney.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

While we recognise the growing use of AI, we value authentic applications that show us who you are.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 3 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award

• Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA 

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written, verbal and interpersonal skills

2. Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical pharmacy practice

3. Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice

4. Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change

6. Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in staff supervision and training.

7. Willing to work on weekends, on-call as per departmental rosters

Requisition ID:  REQ606016
Applications Close:  4th December 2025

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small at Fatima.Small@health.nsw.gov.au