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Senior Pharmacist (Specialist Palliative Care Service) - Pharmacy
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/684103 |
| Closing date | 21-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Sarah McLennan |
| Contact details | 07 4885 5247 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Pharmacy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Pharmacist (Specialist Palliative Care Service) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To deliver high level comprehensive Pharmacy clinical skills and leadership to provide effective and efficient treatment to patients and their families engaged with the Specialist Palliative Care Service (SPCS) multi- disciplinary team. Clinical service provision will to patients, their families/carers and other key stakeholders will be via home visits, outpatient appointments, inpatient appointments and telehealth.
About the Team
The MHHS Specialist Palliative Care Service (SPCS) aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-limiting illness. This can be achieved through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and treatment of pain and other problems, in the physical, psychological and spiritual domains. The SPCS seeks to:
- Provide holistic patient-centred care for patients with life-limiting illness across the care continuum.
- Provide specialist palliative care for patients with life-limiting illness which are needs-based regardless of diagnosis or prognosis.
- Address the specialist palliative care needs of patients and their families for the duration of their illness trajectory.
- Provide multidisciplinary care in a reliable and efficient manner.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
