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Pharmacist - Advanced (Education & Research) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Prescribe yourself a little sunshine.
This is more than a leadership position – it’s a chance to shape the future of healthcare in Far North Queensland. In your role as Pharmacist - Advanced, you will drive innovation, lead high-performing teams, and shape the future of pharmacy services across CHHHS. You will advance patient-centred care, build workforce capability, lead education and research initiatives, and help develop the next generation of pharmacists through strategic leadership and collaboration with James Cook University.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH692933 |
| Closing date | 22-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Jason Black |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6030 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your opportunity:
- 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.
- Provide advanced leadership and strategic knowledge for the pharmacy leadership team and provide workforce planning and development across CHHHS to build the capacity and capability of the pharmacy workforce to deliver high quality clinical services and in the strategic use of data to support the achievement of optimal patient outcomes.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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