An exciting opportunity exists for a Pharmacist Advanced Materials Management Team Leader. The Pharmacist Advanced Materials Management Team Leader is part of a team of pharmacists and pharmacy assistants providing services to patients within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and is part of the Pharmacy Leadership Team. The position is responsible for providing advanced clinical, professional, and strategic leadership for pharmacy services for the Materials Management team across the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. This role requires a high level of managerial knowledge, leadership skills and an advanced level of clinical knowledge.

Job details

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Is accountable for the efficient and cost-effective procurement service for medications, bulk fluids and other procurement items for the pharmacy departments within the health service.
• Provide authoritative counsel to senior management, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders in matters relating to material management services to stakeholders.
• Is accountable for the coordination of medication recalls and shortages across Sunshine Coast Health facilities, upholding and supporting Medication Safety initiatives as they pertain to materials management. Facilitate SCH communications in collaboration with relevant stakeholders regarding recalls and shortages.
• Identify and participate in projects or initiatives investigating improved practices, workflows and/or costs relating to inventory and purchasing.

Remuneration value up to $172 615 p.a., comprising salary between $144 991 - $151 289 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers .

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SC648103-RD (PDF, 484KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants