Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time, minimum 24 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $ $68.28 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ607267
Application Close Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 – 22/10/2025
Contact Details: Rebecca Broom – |
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital's Pharmacy Department is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) to join our Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) team. This role offers a unique chance to expand your expertise in microbial pathogens, antimicrobial agents, and stewardship strategies within one of NSW's leading tertiary referral hospitals. Working closely with the Director of Pharmacy and supported by the District AMS Pharmacist, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing safe and effective antimicrobial use across the region.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of the AMS team across South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), you'll lead the implementation and continuous development of a robust antimicrobial stewardship program at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals. Your responsibilities will include:
* Deploying and managing computerised decision support and restriction tools
* Monitoring antimicrobial use and evaluating program effectiveness
* Driving quality and safety improvements in antimicrobial practices
* Collaborating with prescribers, pharmacists, and clinicians to promote optimal antimicrobial use
* Supporting the rollout of AMS policy initiatives across the district
This is your chance to shape the future of antimicrobial stewardship in a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Demonstrated advanced clinical pharmacy expertise and experience in delivering high-level pharmaceutical care, including the ability to lead complex medication management, contribute to clinical decision-making, and support specialised services within a multidisciplinary team.
* roven leadership and mentoring capabilities, including experience in supervising staff, supporting professional development, and contributing to workforce planning and service improvement initiatives within a hospital pharmacy setting.
* Strong track record in quality improvement, clinical governance, and medication safety, with the ability to lead and evaluate projects, implement evidence-based practice, and contribute to policy development and risk management strategies.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence practice, build collaborative relationships across departments, and represent pharmacy services in internal and external forums.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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