Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference number
REQ640784
Occupation
Pharmacy
Work type
Flexibility available
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
01 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same?
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 4
Remuneration: $ $73.36 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ640784
Location: Wallsend Campus
Advertising closes: Sunday, 1st March 2026
Join our small, dynamic multidisciplinary team providing a district-wide service across HNELHD. Based at our Wallsend campus, this position offers ease of access and free parking, with the opportunity to work across a diverse and rewarding clinical landscape.
About The Role
This unique position supports the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) service across the district. The role is varied and impactful, with responsibilities including:
* Dispensing and managing VAD medications
* Coordinating patient care across acute and community settings
* Travelling across the district to support patients in hospital, at home, or in residential aged care
* Providing education to patients, carers, facilities, and healthcare services
* Collaborating with public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, private providers, and like services across NSW
What We Can Offer You
* A structured induction program
* Monthly clinical supervision
* Intensive training with the State VAD Pharmacy Service, HNELHD VAD Pharmacist, and VAD Service
* Ongoing professional development (face-to-face and online learning opportunities)
* Supportive, highly experienced multidisciplinary team environment
* Opportunity to expand knowledge and skills within a specialised clinical area
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About You
We are seeking a highly capable and compassionate professional who demonstrates:
* Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency, Pharmacy
* Exceptional communication skills, particularly around death, dying, and conflict resolution
* Emotional intelligence and reflective practice
* Strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgement
* Ability to manage competing demands in a rapidly changing environment
* Resilience, integrity, and professionalism
* Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Adaptability in emotionally complex situations
If you are motivated by person-centred care, who thrives in a collaborative environment, and are seeking a role that is both professionally rewarding and deeply meaningful, we encourage you to apply and make a difference where it matters most.
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Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious 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 Hunter New England Health 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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
Hunter New England 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.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support.
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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