The Herston Infectious Diseases Institute (HeIDI) is seeking a Senior Research Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team at the forefront of infectious diseases research and clinical care.

Job details

About the role

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice with impactful infectious diseases research, with a particular focus on bloodstream infections and the Rapid Detection and Response to Bloodstream Infections (RESPOND‑BSI) research program.

You will work within a highly collaborative environment spanning clinical services, research, education, and quality improvement — contributing to improved patient outcomes at a state, national, and international level.

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:

• Participate in the Rapid Detection And Response to BloodStream Infections (RESPOND-BSI) research project and other relevant clinical research projects within your specialty area, identified in the HeIDI strategic plan and research agenda. The outcomes of this research should influence the knowledge base of clinical processes, standards of clinical practice and service delivery. Research should provide impact at a state, national and/or international level and research findings should be shared at internal and external meetings
• Inpatient, outpatient and consultative clinical services in relevant clinical service
• Contribute to a positive organisational culture, role model appropriate behaviour in accordance with Metro North HHS values and with the Code of Conduct for the Queensland Public Service
• Provide research leadership, mentoring, assistance and supervision to other researchers and/or clinicians from various disciplines

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• 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

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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

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

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.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  MN680838 Role Description (PDF)