Specialist Pharmacist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week Location: Liverpool Hospital Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 / Grade 2 Remuneration: $83,734.08 - $123,940.80 per annum Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 16/11/2025 Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025 Contact Details: Jane Moon About The Opportunity Step into a pivotal role within the pharmacy service at Liverpool Hospital as a Specialist Pharmacist – Cancer Services, located in our state‑of‑the‑art new building. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a highly specialized area, contributing to cutting‑edge cancer treatment and research. As a key member of our dedicated cancer services team, you will play an integral role in optimizing patient outcomes through expert pharmaceutical care. You will be responsible for delivering advanced medication therapy management, providing patient education and support, and actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. Working closely with oncologists, nurses, and allied health professionals, you will help ensure the highest standards of care. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives while supporting your professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of cancer care. What You’ll Be Doing Provision of a wide range of pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients of the hospital, including dispensing, distribution and manufacturing services as well as clinical services. Promotion of safety and quality as key aspects of drug therapy. Participation in quality improvement and professional development, including contribution to education and supervision of other staff and students. Where You’ll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south‑western Sydney, offering a wide range of state‑wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds. The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state‑of‑the‑art equipment and amenities. Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward‑thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital’s commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital’s central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Full Pharmacist registration with AHPRA with no restrictions to the scope of practice. Describe a complex patient case you have managed that involved cancer pharmacotherapy. In your response, explain the clinical context and your role within the multidisciplinary team. Detail the therapeutic decisions you contributed to, how you ensured the safe and effective use of medicines, and any challenges you encountered during the process. We are particularly interested in how your expertise influenced patient outcomes and how you navigated clinical complexities. Cancer services require ongoing innovation and strong collaboration across disciplines. Please describe an initiative or project you have led or contributed to that aimed to improve cancer pharmacy services. In your response, outline how you worked with other stakeholders such as oncologists, nurses, or patients, and explain the impact of the initiative. We would also like to understand what you learned from the experience and how it has shaped your approach to service development. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Additional Information Salary Packaging South‑Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South‑Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child‑safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr