Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Senior Pharmacist, Medication Safety (519818)

Department of Health

Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing

CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award-Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4

Salary:

$131,122 to $138,984 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Located in:

Pharmacy RHH

Job description:

As part of Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, the Safe Medication Practice Unit (SMPU) is a multidisciplinary team whose primary role is to ensure support hospital-wide and statewide activities and programs to improve medication safety. At the statewide level the SMPU Pharmacy Manager leads the team, alongside the Nursing Director, Medical Lead and SmartPump senior pharmacist, within each region there is a senior Pharmacist and Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC).

The Team

As part of Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, the Safe Medication Practice Unit (SMPU) is a multidisciplinary team whose primary role is to ensure support hospital-wide and statewide activities and programs to improve medication safety. At the statewide level the SMPU Pharmacy Manager leads the team, alongside the Nursing Director, Medical Lead and SmartPump senior pharmacist, within each region there is a senior Pharmacist and Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC).

The Role

Support hospital-wide and statewide multidisciplinary activities and programs that improve medication safety.

Take a lead role in supporting the medication safety portfolio within the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).

Provide strategic advice and professional support to the Pharmacy Manager - Safe Medication Practice in relation to medication management and medication safety.

You will need

Detailed understanding of Commonwealth and State medication and pharmacy-related practice standards and a strong understanding of contemporary hospital pharmacy practice drawn from experience and interstate networks.

Proven experience in an acute hospital pharmacy service, and demonstrated teamwork, analytical and creative skills.

Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary medication safety agenda across Australian acute hospitals, including the Australian hospital accreditation framework and safety and quality frameworks.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$131,122 to $138,984 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement.

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 is subject to qualifications and-or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification-program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

For pre-registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

*Registration-licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration-licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration-licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

519818 Senior Pharmacist, Medication Safety HP04 (July 2023)

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Georgina Makalani Position: Pharmacy Support Officer Phone number: 0429 903 440 Email address:

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