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Employment Type: Permanent full time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration: $116,905.56 - $123,940.80 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 July 2026 – 11:59pm
Pharmacist - Oncology & Hematology
Bathurst/Orange
About the role
The Bathurst Hospital and WNSWLHD pharmacy service is seeking an experienced pharmacist with experience and knowledge in oncology pharmacy practice or a willingness to obtain the skills required to fill this full-time role.
This role:
Provides an advanced clinical pharmacy service to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Bathurst hospital, predominantly in an outpatient setting, with support from senior WNSWLHD oncology pharmacist/s.
Involves direct patient care, medication management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients receiving anti-cancer medicines and providing education to pharmacy staff, medical staff, nursing staff, and students on oncology pharmacy practice.
Includes clinical pharmacy duties, drug information, dispensing, patient counselling and patient and staff education.
The Bathurst Health Service has built a collaborative, people-focused culture. The vision - Healthier Rural People - Thriving Communities - provides a benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to improving the health and wellbeing of people living in regional and remote areas of New South Wales.
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
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Cancer Services in Bathurst are based at Daffodil Cottage providing care to people with cancer including medical oncology, haematology and radiation oncology consultations. The oncology pharmacist will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide care to patients at Daffodil Cottage.
As part of the team of oncology pharmacists throughout the WNSWLHD this position provides opportunity to:
Participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams across the cancer streams and the oncology service to help promote better patient outcomes
Work with a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team at the Bathurst Health Service, including pharmacy, allied health, nursing and medical staff
Advance your skills in leadership, project management and quality improvement
Enjoy a monthly allocated day of leave as well as 4 weeks of annual leave each year.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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
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.
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 Derek Kay on 02 6330 5304 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
