Pharmacist - Senior (Renal Unit, Clinics and Rural) [Clinical Talent Pool]

About this role

About the Opportunity 

The Pharmacy Department at the Townsville University Hospital is seeking senior-level Pharmacists with varied experience to fill future vacancies. Roles to be filled through this recruitment process may be up to 12 months in duration and of a full-time or part-time nature. If you have a preference, please indicate this in your application. 

Successful candidates may be required to provide pharmacy services across a 7-day roster (Monday to Sunday) to designated work units.   As part of your application please include your roster availability (e.g. ability to work weekends etc.).  

About the work unit / facility

• 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 North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS), 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.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

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: $4912.70 - $5286.40 p.f. or $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional Development allowance and leave
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from a recognised tertiary institution (or equivalent).
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A health-related post-graduate qualification and/or completion of the SHPA residency program are desirable.
• Current Driver's licence.
• Rostered overtime and On Call may be a requirement of this position
• Variable working hours providing a 7-day extended hour's pharmacy service may be required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested..?

To apply please complete the online application form, attach a cover letter/short response (indicate any preferences for medical specialties, full-time/part-time hours, roster availability etc.), and a copy of your current resume/CV. Please also include contact details for two referees (they should have thorough knowledge of your professional conduct and performance within the previous two years).

Applications will be reviewed regularly throughout the advertising period and vacancies will be filled as FTE becomes available.

Please note that the stated closing date (03/08/2026) may be reduced if enough suitable candidates are sourced.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Janet McIntyre on (07) 4433 2806.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV652826

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.