Chief Pharmacist

Macquarie Hospital is seeking an exceptional pharmacy leader to join our clinical leadership team as Chief Pharmacist (Pharmacist Grade 5).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 5
Remuneration: $2,985.21 - $3,058.39
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690126
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
 
Macquarie Hospital
What you'll be doing
As Chief Pharmacist, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership and management of pharmacy services across Macquarie Hospital.
• Lead a high-performing team committed to delivering safe, effective, and consumer-centred care.
• Oversee medication safety programs and ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• Drive formulary management, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage pharmaceutical expenditure and support sustainable service delivery.
• Contribute to organisational planning, innovation, and service development.
• Foster partnerships with clinicians, consumers, carers, and key stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration).
2. Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice in a major teaching hospital.

3. Demonstrated leadership in promoting safety, quality improvement and best practice.

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Neeraj Dhawan on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 14 September 2026
 
Tentative Interview Date: 14 October 2026