This position performs a range of advanced administrative functions to facilitate provision of consistent and high-quality services within the pharmacy department and contribute to delivery of departmental objectives and organisational goals.

Job details

About the role

In accordance with the Health Practitioners and Dental Officers (Queensland Health) Award, the RBWH Director of Pharmacy (“DOP”) operates at an executive management level and has significant managerial influence. The RBWH DOP strategically and operationally manages a large health practitioner and auxiliary workforce that provides a major complex service over multiple sites and models of care.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• In line with established departmental priorities or according to emergent issues, co-ordinate and manage the workload priorities of the Director of Pharmacy (and Assistant Directors as required) through diary/correspondence management; tracking and prioritisation of projects or tasks; and coordination of management meetings, including minutes, agendas and follow up of action items;
• Within level of authority, display a high level of analysis, accuracy, and attention to detail to research or collect information, prepare quality written material and assist in preparing briefs, papers, or operational documents whilst taking professional responsibility for high quality, well-presented work;

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

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

Documents

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

• RBH675634 - Role description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)