Pharmacist Senior (Cancer Care Day Unit)

About the work unit / facility

The Pharmacy Department at Townsville University Hospital provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services across multiple specialties. This role is embedded within the Cancer Care Services team, delivering expert medication management and leadership in the Oncology Day Unit to support safe, effective, and evidence-based care for oncology patients.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Deliver advanced pharmacy services in a leading tertiary hospital setting.
• Career Growth: Access structured development pathways and research opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $4912.70 – $5286.40 per fortnight (HP4).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Senior Pharmacist within Cancer Care Services, you will provide high-level clinical pharmacy expertise, leadership, and education in the Oncology Day Unit. This non-rotational role focuses on safe and effective medication management, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services.
• High-level communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Rostered overtime and on-call availability.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Steven Capell on (07) 4433 2893.

Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671775, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.