Ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? Join Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Pharmacy and lead a fast-paced, high-performing team delivering essential services across hospitals and community clinics throughout Central Queensland.

Based at Rockhampton Hospital, this exciting leadership role puts you at the centre of clinical excellence, innovation, and service growth. From shaping pharmacy strategy and driving medication safety initiatives to mentoring future pharmacy talent and leading change, no two days will look the same.

If you thrive in leadership, enjoy solving challenges, and are ready to bring fresh energy to a dynamic healthcare environment, this could be the perfect next chapter for you.

*Sponsorship may be considered.

Job details

About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Pharmacy provides pharmacy services to all clinical facilities within Central Queensland (CQ). Each department consists of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, who provide services to acute care in patients and also to outpatient or community focussed clinics.

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About the role:

• Lead and manage clinical pharmacy, dispensary, and distribution services at Rockhampton Hospital, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence.
• Provide professional leadership and direct line management to pharmacists, interns, pharmacy assistants, administration officers, and operational staff across the pharmacy service.
• Deliver expert clinical pharmacy services while supporting medication safety, quality improvement initiatives, KPI performance, accreditation compliance, and legislative requirements.
• Oversee and support pharmacy services across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service network, including regional and specialist facilities, while advising senior management on service improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Drive workforce development and continuous improvement through staff supervision, competency training, performance reviews, change management, and the development of pharmacy policies, procedures, and protocols.

About you:

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in pharmacy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a pharmacist in Australia (or eligible for registration in Australia).
• A relevant post-graduate qualification in pharmacy practice/management and previous hospital pharmacy management experience is highly desirable.
• Bring your high level clinical pharmacy abilities that can be applied to a wide range of areas and a sound knowledge of the legislative and professional requirements that govern contemporary pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional and operational management of a medium-sized Pharmacy professional team, including the allocation of resources.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $172,615 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Sponsorship may be considered
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6E683711

Applications close: Monday, 22 June 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6E683711 - Assistant Director of Pharmacy (PDF)