This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:

Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.

Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Temporary full-time, 4 months with possibility of extension.

Working with us

• Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

The Senior Pharmacist (Outreach) is a clinical and operational leader of the NWHHS Pharmacy Department's outreach support service, especially regarding the provision of medication services to rural and remote areas.

This position holds responsibility for supporting and implementing objectives and priorities for Pharmacy services and medication management within the North West Hospital and Health Service remote facilities.

To be part of a team that actively contributes to patient safety by following policies, procedures and protocols of the North West Hospital and Health Service.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• This position participates in a Pharmacy Department roster plan, which may include an ‘On Call' Service and weekend work.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI654299

Contact: Sidony Miller-Waugh on 07 4764 1265.

Applications close: Thursday, 28 August 2025.  

Further information

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

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI654299 Senior Pharmacist (Outreach) RD (PDF, 424KB)
  Role Description