Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, Pharmacy Department, is currently seeking Senior Pharmacists to join their Renal Unit, Clinics and Rural Clinical Talent Pool.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Are you someone who is passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

• Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other providers.

About your opportunity:

The Pharmacist Senior will: 

• Provide leadership and deliver a high level, professional, client focused pharmacy service within an evidence-based multidisciplinary health care environment. This includes training, education and research activities to the Renal Units and Renal Clinics serviced by the Pharmacy Department.
• Promote safe, effective and efficient use of medicines in keeping with the department's goals and objectives and mission statements for the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
• This position will be based in Townsville and will provide pharmacy services to satellite dialysis units and support to rural hospital pharmacists in provision of renal pharmacy services. This role will require travel to satellite units.

Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising:

• Salary range of $4769.60 to $5132.40 p.f. or $62.75 to $67.53 p.h. (HP4)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Bachelor of Pharmacy) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association (AHPRA).
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Current class C drivers' licence.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.

Discover Townsville!

Interested..?

Contact: Janet McIntyre on 07 4433 2806.

Applications close: Monday 21 April 2025.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies 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.

Please download the attached candidate pack for more information.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful candidates will be notified of available vacancies.

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP4 Pharmacist - Senior (Renal Unit and Clinics) CTP 30463309, 32092049 (Word, 360KB)
  Role Description