Pharmacist (528016)

Job Description:

What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

Here in Tasmania, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breathtaking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars. Some people surf in the early mornings and go fly fishing on weekends or take photography classes, write novels, sell preserves at the weekly farmers’ markets, learn to mountain bike. They take part in the community, volunteering and serving on boards. And their spouses and children have similar opportunities to thrive in a quieter, safer, more adventurous place.

After a hard day at work, you can get on your bike or put on your boots and “tell it to the mountain” in minutes, not hours.

It’s not where you were born. It’s who you are, and who you want to be. Be Tasmanian.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

The role of Pharmacist at the RHH

Based in the scenic waterfront area of Hobart, Tasmania, as one of our pharmacists you won’t be boxed into one speciality area, but instead have the opportunity to work as part of a contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees our pharmacists closely linked to the broader multidisciplinary team.

At the Royal Hobart Hospital, you’ll participate in clinical and specialist pharmacy services, as well as the manufacturing of products, outpatient dispensing and therapeutic drug monitoring, on-site doses of chemotherapy, involvement in local national and international clinical trials and specialist support services including the telehealth-based Remote Clinical Pharmacy service.

Our research program is highly developed, with many of the team presenting each year at the Society of Hospital Pharmacists National Conference.

You’ll work with a mix of passionate locals and new Tasmanian adventurers who will welcome your energy and experiences into the group dynamic. We actively promote improved medication safety and equity of access to pharmacy services, both of which are so crucial to improving the lives of the people in the diverse and inclusive communities where we live and work.

We want enthusiastic candidates who want to make an impact and have a strong work ethic that includes the ability to:

• Create and foster an attitude of positivity and teamwork.
• Coach others when needed in a supportive fashion.
• Collaborate with a broad range of peers and colleagues.
• Be adaptable and flexible.

Benefits and Salary

$72,025 - $102,493 per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging including:

• Negotiable relocation assistance for successful interstate applicants
• Flexible working hours to enable work/life balance
• Salary packaging
• Support for ongoing professional development including post graduate qualification salary advancement (where applicable)
• Diverse career pathways including opportunities for secondment into higher duties and access to higher duties allowance
• Other employment conditions and allowances available under the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Get in touch

If you’re interested, reach out for a conversation about working as a pharmacist in Tasmania at the Royal Hobart Hospital by contacting:

Georgina Makalani
Pharmacy Support Officer
61666802 [email protected]

About the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It is also the state’s tertiary trauma centre.

The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for >75,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.

The health demographics of the Tasmanian population means you’ll get to work with a greatly differing population, often more unwell, with more advanced pathology.

Details of Appointment:

Salary

$72,025 - $102,493 per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority. 

Classification

Allied Health Professional Level 1-2

Award

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Period of Appointment:

Multiple Vacancies

• Permanent, full time, shift work, position working 76 hours per fortnight*

*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location

Royal Hobart Hospital (Hobart, Tasmania)

Essential Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Pharmacist (Statewide) HP1-2 (May 2023) CS.pdf
• Generic Pharmacist (Statewide) HP1-2 (May 2023) CS.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply online only. Please use the application portal at Tasmanian Government Jobs (pageuppeople.com)

This ensures important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information contact:

Georgina Makalani
Pharmacy Support Officer
61666802 [email protected]

Important Information The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.