Senior Pharmacist (Palm Island)

About your new employer:

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Palm Island offers a relaxed island lifestyle within a vibrant and growing community. With minimal traffic, many residents enjoy the convenience of walking to work, while pristine beaches, excellent fishing, and lush rainforest on the town's edge create a stunning natural setting. Essential services—including shops, a pharmacy, schools, and a youth centre—are located on the island, with Townsville just a short trip away for additional shopping and entertainment. Palm Island is known for its warm, welcoming community and its strong appreciation for local public healthcare services.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
• This is a RARIS site - RARIS allowances and entitlements apply: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/hr/employment-conditions/streams/hpdo-employment-conditions
• Accommodation will be provided to the successful applicant

About your opportunity:

This position offers a unique chance to deliver high-quality, consumer-focused pharmacy services at Joyce Palmer Health Service on Palm Island, located 65km northwest of Townsville. Palm Island is traditionally owned by the Manburra people and is known as Bwgcolman, meaning ‘many tribes one people' and has a population of approximately 2,900, 94% of whom are Indigenous.

This role allows you to utilise your pharmacy expertise, communication, and time management skills to provide diverse clinical pharmacy services and pharmacy management practices to contribute to positive outcomes for the residents of Palm Island.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (AHPRA).
• Travel is a requirement of the role.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Bridget Webber on (07) 4433 3968.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV682601

Applications close: Monday, 1 June 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.