Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Pharmacy Department - Royal Darwin and
Palmerston Hospitals
Job title Intern Pharmacist Designation Professional 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 11/01/2027 for 12 months
Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 861 RTF 349850 Closing 23/08/2026
Contact officer Teena Jacob, Pharmacy Clinical Educator on 08 8922 7488 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349850
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the intern pharmacist will provide a range of clinical and operational hospital pharmacy services at
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals while completing a recognised Intern Training Program.
Context statement
An interest or prior experience in improving health outcomes in regional areas or complex cross-cultural environments will be viewed
favourably.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide clinical pharmacy services in accordance with departmental guidelines, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia standards
of practice for clinical pharmacy, and the Northern Territory Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act.
2. Dispense medicines for inpatient, outpatient and discharge supply and provide culturally appropriate medication education to patients
to optimise therapeutic outcomes.
3. Participate in ongoing professional development, continuing education for pharmacy and other hospital staff and performance review.
4. Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards align with this role and participate
in quality improvement projects, the monitoring of medicine use and implementation of medication management related policy
documents.
5. Prepare non-sterile extemporaneous pharmaceuticals and complete relevant training.
6. Participate in the weekend service as rostered.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Fulfil the competencies for this role as outlined in the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability and Leadership Framework.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy and eligibility for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the role of a hospital pharmacist including entry level knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy
and ability to apply knowledge to practice based situations.
3. Sound communication skills (written and oral) and ability to work well with others and contribute positively to the team.
4. Strong organisational and time management skills, self-motivated and a demonstrated ability to prioritise and problem solve with
initiative to optimise patient care and complete intern training program coursework.
5. Demonstrated willingness and ability to participate in required training and commitment to continuing education and professional
development.
6. Adaptable and flexible to change to meet the patient’s and departmental needs.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or
body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
