About your employer
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical services. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you will have the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex care, and engage in continuous professional development.
We are committed to supporting career growth through structured pathways, education and training opportunities, and strong partnerships with organisations such as James Cook University. Whether you are advancing your clinical expertise or developing leadership capability, you will be well supported to achieve your career goals.
Our organisation is underpinned by a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering the benefits of a regional setting alongside modern healthcare facilities. With flexible work options, a strong focus on wellbeing, and access to vibrant and diverse North Queensland communities, you can enjoy both professional fulfilment and a relaxed, coastal lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 p.h. (HP5)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to provide advanced clinical leadership and operational management within the Townsville University Hospital (TUH) Pharmacy Department, with a focus on Centralised Services.
You will lead a diverse portfolio including the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, Home IV service, Controlled Drugs and Monitored Medications, and Offender Health Pharmacy Services. The role ensures delivery of safe, high-quality services aligned with legislation, professional standards, and best practice, including compliance with Clean Room Standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
As a senior pharmacist, you will contribute to strategic planning, service development, and stakeholder engagement across key areas such as Home IV and Offender Health. You will also provide leadership, coaching, and training to pharmacy staff while driving quality improvement and innovation.
This role requires advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership capability, and excellent communication skills to support effective team performance and the delivery of patient-centred pharmaceutical care across TUH.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognised tertiary institution
Registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in a health-related discipline and/or current enrolment in the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) residency program
Current aseptic manufacturing competency
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Renita Ward on (07) 4433 2893.
Applications close: Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
