The Education and Research Unit supports the development of a highly skilled, contemporary pharmacy workforce committed to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care. The unit leads and coordinates education, training, and research initiatives across pharmacy services, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your opportunity:

In this role you will.....

• Lead and develop, the educational and research strategy for the Cairns and Hinterland pharmacy services in readiness for University Hospital status.
• Co-ordinate clinical placements and training for JCU pharmacy students across the CHHHS facilities, including the direct management, supervision and assessment of pharmacy students in specified locations to implement quality improvement and practice-based research projects.
• Design and deliver highly specialised and advanced level interprofessional education programs to medical, nursing and allied health teams working inter-collaboratively within key university undergraduate programs to improve on medication safety practice and clinical care.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within a team and with patients / clients to ensure develop innovative practices and new models of care and contributing to evidence based practice with a focus on patient centred care determined by greatest need.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis to February 2027 as part of a conjoint arrangement between CHHHS and James Cook University. There may be the opportunity for extension for an additional 12 months, subject to organisational requirements, funding availability and individual performance. Any extension is not guaranteed and will be determined in line with service needs.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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