Specialise in Paediatrics & Emergency Medicine Pharmacy
Deliver Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Services
Join a Collaborative and Supportive Hospital Team
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 4.10.27)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/ Grade 2
Remuneration: $42.23 - $62.50 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is a leading healthcare facility within Western Sydney Local Health District, providing high quality care to one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse communities. Join a progressive Pharmacy Department committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, professional development and collaborative practice.
Working alongside experienced pharmacists, technicians and multidisciplinary teams, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your specialist clinical skills while contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.
- Be part of a highly regarded and supportive Pharmacy Department
- Work within specialised Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine services
- Access ongoing education, mentoring and professional development opportunities
- Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams
- Contribute to quality improvement, research and medication safety initiatives
What you'll be doing
As a Paediatrics Pharmacist, you will provide structured clinical pharmacy services focused on Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine, ensuring the safe, effective and evidence-based use of medicines. You will play an integral role in patient care, medication management and clinical decision making while supporting the development of pharmacy staff and advancing pharmacy practice.
- Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across designated specialty areas
- Review, validate, dispense, compound and check medications to support safe patient care and patient flow
- Optimise medication therapy through clinical interventions, medication reviews and evidence-based recommendations
- Supervise, support and mentor pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy support staff
- Participate in quality improvement, education, research and medication safety programs
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 Criteria
Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by tertiary education institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy (Pharmacist Grade 2 must meet competency criteria set out in the award)
Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated effective clinical drug knowledge and competence in its application to achieve safe and efficient quality of care particularly in the practice areas of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine OR have transferable skills, interest and commitment towards pursuing a clinical specialty in these areas.
Proven commitment to professional development, continuing education and pharmacy research, including membership of a professional pharmacy association, preferably the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA).
Maintained ability to rotate across WSLHD sites, participate in flexible working hours, on-call, afterhours, weekend and public holiday work as required.
Requisition ID: REQ661341
Applications Close: 23rd June 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Rachael Worthington at [email protected]
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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/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
