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Pharmacist Senior- Palliative Care
South Brisbane
CHQ is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our vision is to lead life-changing care for children and young people for a healthier tomorrow. We do this through world-class care, research, advocacy and leadership, and collaborating with our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ687417 |
| Closing date | 22-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 17 Aug - 27 Dec 2026 |
| Contact person | Leith Lilley |
| Contact details | 0459 892 069 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
CHQ Pharmacy is dedicated to providing and supporting high quality clinical and medication management services to the children and young people of CHQ. The pharmacy service has a staff of approximately 110, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, administrative staff and support staff. The pharmacy team provides services to inpatients, outpatients, hospital in the home, cancer care services, poisons information, aseptic compounding, clinical trials along with safety, quality and governance. The Queensland Poisons Information Service is part of CHQ Pharmacy and provides 24 hour a day emergency service in cases of poisoning.
The Paediatric Palliative Care Service (PPCS) is a state-wide multi-disciplinary service providing consultancy services directly to patients, primary care teams and communities of care within the patient's local community. The purpose of the Paediatric Palliative Care Service (PPCS) is to provide holistic care and support to all patients with life limiting conditions and their families. This is achieved through the provision of competent and compassionate care in an appropriate setting for all children engaged with our service. The service makes good use of resources and looks for opportunities to work within established care pathways without replicating resources and carrying inefficiencies.
About the Role
The position of Pharmacist Senior – Palliative Care will:
- Provide high level clinical pharmacy services across the continuum of care to children and their families within the CHQ Paediatric Palliative Care Service including high level participation in multidisciplinary teams (primarily telehealth) related to this sub-speciality.
- As part of an inter-professional telehealth / outreach service delivery team, co-ordinate, assist and deliver high level, evidence based, tertiary clinical pharmacy services to patients across the continuum of care within the paediatric palliative care service
- Work with service partners both internal and external to ensure that patients referred to the service and their families living outside the south-east corner of Queensland receive optimal and integrated care.
- Actively participate in teaching and training, service development and improvement, supervision and departmental planning.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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