Diverse clinical rotations across acute hospital services
Work within multidisciplinary teams supporting patient care
Ongoing learning, teaching and professional development
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $42.23 – $62.50 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Mt Druitt Hospital is a major teaching hospital within Western Sydney, delivering essential services to a diverse and growing community. You will join a supportive pharmacy team committed to safety, learning and innovation.
• Part of Western Sydney Local Health District
• Strong focus on quality use of medicines and patient safety
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Teaching hospital with student and intern programs
• Inclusive culture aligned to CORE values
What you'll be doing
As a Rotational Pharmacist, you will deliver high quality pharmaceutical care across clinical and production services, supporting safe, effective and patient centred care. This part time role is primarily based at Mount Druitt Hospital, with rotation across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals as required to meet service needs.
• Dispense and distribute medications accurately and safely in line with NSW Health policy
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services including medication reconciliation, review and discharge processes
• Counsel patients and provide medication education, medication aids and medilists
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary care and quality use of medicines initiatives
• Work two days per week, with days negotiated at interview and aligned to hospital service requirements
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
* Full AHPRA registration without restrictions. Grade 2 placements will be made in accordance with award criteria only.
Selection Criteria:
* Must demonstrate good knowledge of therapeutics and clinical pharmacy practice.
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and have the skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships.
* Must have a demonstrated understanding of how pharmacists promote and contribute to the quality use of medicines, with experience in hospital practice.
* Must be able to participate in on call, weekend and public holiday work as required.
Requisition ID: REQ627687
Applications Close: 27th January 2026
Need more information ?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Michael Hudson at michael.hudson@health.nsw.gov.au
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.