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Senior Pharmacists (Medical Specialties: Gerontology and Rehabilitation, Emergency Department) [Clinical Talent Pool]


Pharmacy Department, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

This Expression of Interest collects a variety of information that will help the Townsville Hospital and Health Service identify potentially suitable applicants for future Pharmacy employment opportunities.

Specialty skills will be assessed to determine eligibility for future positions. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the Clinical Talent Pool for a period of 12 months.

When a vacancy arises, further participation in other recruitment selection processes (e.g. interview) to assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV592897
Closing date 08-Sep-2025
Job duration Talent Pool - up to 12 months, hours negotiable
Contact person Lauren Tait
Contact details 07 4433 0457
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The Pharmacy Department at the Townsville University Hospital is seeking senior-level Pharmacists with varied experience to fill future vacancies. Roles to be filled through this recruitment process may be up to 12 months in duration and of a full-time or part-time nature. If you have a preference, please indicate this in your application.

Successful candidates may be required to provide pharmacy services across a 7-day roster (Monday to Sunday) to designated work units.   As part of your application please include your roster availability (e.g. ability to work weekends etc.). 

Requirements:

  • Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
  • Current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
  • A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or enrolment in the SHPA residency program would be highly desirable.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
  • Pre-employment checks will be conducted for the successful applicants.

About the role
Deliver a high level of professional, client-focused pharmacy services and leadership within an evidence-based, quality, and multidisciplinary health care environment during periods of employee leave within the Pharmacy Department teams. This role may include participation in the clinical weekend roster.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Our gorgeous weather promotes an active and outdoor lifestyle, where the sun shines for over 320 days of the year.

Enjoy the benefits of urban living without the nightmare of metropolitan traffic.

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.

Living in Townsville; a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to The Strand and Magnetic Island.

Plus, the city heart provides opportunity for boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, cultural events and a bustling nightlife.

Interested..?

To apply please complete the online application form, attach a cover letter/short response (indicate any preferences for medical specialties, full-time/part-time hours, roster availability etc.), and a copy of your current resume/CV. Please also include contact details for two referees (they should have thorough knowledge of your professional conduct and performance within the previous two years).

Applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the advertising period and vacancies will be filled as FTE becomes available.

Please note that the stated closing date may be reduced if enough suitable candidates are sourced.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

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

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application preparation and future reference.

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Last updated
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