Lead Pharmacist, Mental Health

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Pharmacist Grade 3 Remuneration : $137,103.89 - $140,813.79 per annum plus Superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Randwick, Sydney Applications Close : Sunday, 7 December 2025 Lead Pharmacist, Mental Health - Prince of Wales Hospital Where you'll be working Prince of Wales Hospital is a leading healthcare institution located in Sydney, renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care and medical innovation. The hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, including advanced treatments in general medicine, surgery, and critical care. Our Pharmacy Team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy as part of their holistic care. SESLHD Pharmacy Services is an extended hours service and our team is operational seven days per week. The Role The Lead Pharmacist – Mental Health is a leadership and clinical role. The purpose of the role is to lead, co‑ordinate and manage the activities, programs and systems associated with Mental Health Services, including Medication Safety and the Quality Use of Medicines, and to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the defined practice area of Mental Health. The role works collaboratively at both the site/service level and across the district to maintain leadership and efficient performance and provision of pharmacy services for Mental Health. The role works across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and will be based at Prince of Wales Hospital. All Lead Pharmacist roles are integral members of the SESLHD pharmacy leadership team to provide strategic, clinical and operational objectives for the pharmacy service. The position will have joint responsibility with other Team Leader and Lead Pharmacist positions, to maintain leadership, management and continuity of service provision of the pharmacy service across all operational hours. Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with post‑registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience. Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in the provision of mental health clinical pharmacy services. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop high‑quality written guidelines, procedures, educational, research or business materials. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including communication, negotiation, team building, influencing, conflict resolution and the building of a positive workplace culture. Proven ability and commitment to effectively role‑model, champion and promote teamwork and demonstrated management and development of staff. Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, problem‑solving and development and implementation of initiatives. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Van Schreven on Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑ and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr