Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 20/7/28) (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $137,103.89- $140,813.79per annum(+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Senior Clinical Pharmacist Mental Health Drug and Alcohol
Orange Health Service
About the role
As an experienced mental health pharmacist, you will lead the development and implementation of a community mental health team (CMHT) pharmacist position in WNSWLHD. You will join a supportive pharmacy department who are committed to excellence in patient care and who seek opportunities to develop practices which enhance and improve the patient experience.
Your leadership and clinical pharmacy skills will be utilised to improve the care of our MHDA consumers in the community by providing essential services within the CMHT, including, but not limited to:
- Medication reconciliation at admission and discharge
- Involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings, including engagement with Consultant Psychiatrists and/or Psychiatry trainees in medication decision making
- Monitoring psychotropic medicines, including side effect and therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g. clozapine, lithium)
- Metabolic and cardiometabolic risk monitoring and management
- Education provision to consumer, carers and staff
- Liaison with GPs and community providers for continuity of care
Experience with caring for MHDA clients is essential.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience
To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Tegan Curran on (02) 6369 7103 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
