Lead specialised clinical pharmacy services in Mental Health
Mentor and develop the next generation of pharmacists
Join NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility
Drive safe and effective psychotropic medication management, lead clinical excellence, mentor pharmacists, and shape innovative Mental Health care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $137,103.88 - $140,813.78 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cuberland Hospital, North Parramatta (with the requirement to work across Mental Health Services within WSLHD as required)
Be part of a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape the future of mental health pharmacy services in Western Sydney. Join our team as we transition to the new Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC), one of Australia's largest and most contemporary mental health facilities.
This senior clinical leadership role offers the opportunity to influence service design, lead medication safety and governance initiatives, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, consumer-centred pharmacy services. The successful applicant will play a key role in advancing clinical pharmacy practice and helping build the future model of mental health pharmacy services across WSLHD.
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services is committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care across a diverse and growing community. Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most respected mental health services while helping shape the future of medication management and patient safety across the District.
Based at Cumberland Hospital with the opportunity to work across WSLHD Mental Health Services as required
Join NSW's largest and Australia's oldest specialist mental health facility
Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, respect and empowerment
Contribute to the future Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead
Thrive in an organisation that supports professional growth, leadership and continuous learning through our CORE Values
What you'll be doing
As the Mental Health Senior Pharmacist Grade 3, you will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services to consumers receiving inpatient mental health care across WSLHD. You will play a key role in optimising medication management, supporting recovery-focused care, driving medication safety initiatives, and providing expert clinical leadership within Mental Health Pharmacy Services.
Deliver specialised clinical pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, medication reviews, patient counselling, discharge planning and psychotropic medication management
Provide expert medication advice to multidisciplinary Mental Health teams, supporting safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care
Lead quality improvement, medication safety and systems enhancement initiatives, including participation in Mental Health Safe Use of Medicines activities
Mentor, educate and support Grade 1 and Grade 2 pharmacists, pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals
Contribute to innovative models of care, clinical governance activities and service development across Mental Health Services within WSLHD
Join us and make a meaningful difference
Bring your expertise, leadership and passion for Mental Health Pharmacy to a service that is transforming lives every day. At Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll be empowered to grow your career, collaborate with exceptional healthcare professionals and help deliver world-class care to our community. Apply now and help build healthier futures through innovation, collaboration and compassionate care.
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.
Essential Requirements:
Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions (e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy) AND must satisfy e 2 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award.
Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.
Selection Criteria:
Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge and skills in the provision of pharmacy services, in particular within a Mental Hospital service. Some levels of understanding on NSW Mental Health Act 2007 is desirable.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written (includes report writing and presentation), verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of professions and patients/carers.
Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
Demonstrated organisational, problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development, including experience in the development and implementation of quality improvement project.
Current motor vehicle driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel and work across campus WSLHD.
Demonstrated willingness and capacity to participate in a regular on-call roster, including after-hours and weekend coverage.
Requisition ID: REQ674733
Applications Close: 15th July 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
