Role Title: Pharmacist
Role Type: Max term and casual contracts available. To start asap and to go until 30 September 2026
Role Grade: Pharmacist Grade 1
Department Name and Location: Correctional Health Pharmacy, Parklea Correctional Centre
Salary: $83,734.08 base salary per annum.
Better and fair care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role:
Join our onsite team at Parklea Prison. Please note these are max term and casual contracts through to 30 September 2026, ahead of the upcoming service transition from St Vincent’s to NSW Justice on 01 October 2026.
Provide patient-centred pharmaceutical care alongside clinical teams for complex health needs, including mental health, addiction, and chronic conditions.
Accurately and safely dispense medications in line with professional standards and agreed timeframes.
Supply S8 and S4D medications while maintaining strict records in compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
About You:
Bachelor of Pharmacy with full Pharmacist registration with AHPRA and no restrictions on scope of practice.
Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
Experience in hospital pharmacy service or within correctional health will be regarded favourably.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.
About Parklea
In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre.
A major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,800 male patients.
Our team of clinical & non-clinical employees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates.
A dynamic place where our people tend to learn a lot & diversify their skills & healthcare experience.
Our employees at Parklea receive additional environmental allowances based on the position.
Onsite free parking, a café, gym, and changing room facilities.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 12 July 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
