Description
Deputy Director of Pharmacy Operations - Senior Professional 1
Full Time Position – Fixed 8/12/2025 to 24/09/2026
Applications close - 12/11/2025
We are currently seeking a Deputy Director of Pharmacy Operations who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our multi-disciplinary pharmacy team. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the Northern Territory and keen to live and enjoy a tropical lifestyle, this is an exciting opportunity for you.
Pharmacy Team
The pharmacy team is a multi-disciplinary team providing medicines management services as an integral part of the broader NT Health Care Team. Striving to optimise the quality use of medicines through innovative patient care to improve the health of Territorians.
The pharmacy department is modern and progressive spanning across two campuses, with a team of 34 pharmacists, 25 pharmacy technicians, and 4 intern pharmacists. We have a strong focus on workforce culture and commitment to professional development.
Services provided by the pharmacy department include,
* Referral based clinical and drug information services
* In-patient and out-patient dispensing
* Compounding (non-sterile)
RDH Pharmacy operates a full service from 8am – 4:51pm Monday to Friday, and a limited service from 8am - 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
PRH Pharmacy operates a full service from 8am – 4:21 Monday to Friday and dispensary service from 9am to 1pm Saturdays.
Hours of work are 8am – 4:21pm, including the requirement to participate in the weekend and on-call rosters.
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospitals
Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a fully accredited tertiary teaching hospital and the largest hospital in the Northern Territory with over 400 beds. In addition to standard medical, surgical and paediatric services, specialty areas include;
* Aboriginal health
* Renal medicine
* Critical care units (both adult and neonatal)
* Tropical diseases
* Mental health services
* Hyperbaric medicine
The Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is a new Level 3 Hospital. Phase 1 is a 116 bed facility with future capacity to expand. Current services delivered at PRH include;
* Emergency Care
* Rehabilitation
* Geriatric
* Medical Ward
* Day Surgery
* Maternity – out patient
* Outpatient
RDH and PRH are part of an integrated network of health care facilities, where all services are delivered by the Northern Territory Department of Health, through the Top End Health Service (TEHS).
Department of Health has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or vehicle nor whilst working off-site.
Benefits
* Six weeks paid annual leave with 17% loading
* Three weeks personal leave per annum
* Generous relocation allowances
* Superannuation contributions of 9.5% are paid by the NT government
* Salary sacrifice of up to $ into personal loans, residential rent and other specific items.
* Novated vehicle leasing options
* Salary sacrifice into superannuation
Short-term on-site accommodation may be available for a nominal rent, subject to availability.
The Territory
The Northern Territory is a great place to live and work. The Territory is one of Australia's most culturally diverse places. There are over 100 nationalities and around 140 social, cultural and religious organisations.
The climate is tropical and supports a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. Spectacular natural attractions such as Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks and the Kimberley region which attract thousands of international tourists each year are within easy reach.
Darwin and Palmerston embrace the tropical lifestyle, providing a full calendar of community activities and events for families and individuals of all ages. For more information on living and working in the NT visit
How to Apply
For further information contact -Jennifer Collins on or