Pharmacist Grade 3 ICU

Reference number

REQ692600

Occupation

Pharmacy

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

$142587.86 - $146446.46

Closing date

20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Be part of a new ICU. Shape the future of critical care pharmacy.

Requisition ID: REQ692600

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration: $71.91 - $73.85 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16 hours per week

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 30****th September 2026

About the role & where you’ll be working:

Join our strong, supportive and collegiate Pharmacy team in this 0.4 FTE role, working two days per week, based in the new JHH North Block ICU. Working in a complex, high-acuity environment, you’ll provide clinical pharmacy services, participate in MDT rounds, support Antimicrobial Stewardship and medication safety, and mentor and train others. You’ll care for complex adult and paediatric patients, working closely with the wider ICU multidisciplinary team and drawing on a wealth of clinical expertise. With plenty of variety and clinical challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a brand-new ICU and be part of a collaborative team delivering high-quality patient care.

About you

You’re an experienced clinical pharmacist with a strong track record working in high-acuity critical care environments. You bring strong clinical expertise, backed by a research background, and thrive as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team leader and the wider JHH Pharmacy management team, with opportunities for further education, professional development and research.

If you’re passionate about critical care pharmacy, enjoy complex clinical challenges and value working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrated experience and competency consistent with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award.

Able and willing to participate in on call, after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required.

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Significant experience in the provision of advanced clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting (preferably metropolitan or tertiary referral hospital) with a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical reasoning and judgement.

Experience in developing high-quality written guidelines, policy, procedures, educational, research or business materials.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Paula Doherty on paula.doherty@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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