Project Officer – Palliative Medicines in Community Pharmacies

About the role

In this newly created role, the Project Officer will support the development, implementation and delivery of the Palliative Medicines in Community Pharmacies (PMCP) program. The position aims to strengthen the role, function and scope of community pharmacies in palliative care, supporting better access to palliative medicines and pharmacy services for Canberrans receiving palliative care at home. The role works collaboratively with other sector stakeholders in the ACT to co-design program and evaluation framework, and coordinate program deliverables, including with palliative prescribers, health care service providers and ACT Health and Community Service Directorate (HCSD).  

About the team

The Project Officer will be part of the Palliative Care Planning Team and report to Palliative Care Planning Manager. The team oversees the implementation of the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care (GCfAHPC) Program across the ACT by collecting and generating data to monitor performance, evaluate services and contribute to continuous improvement. The team sits within the broader Health System Integration Team that is responsible for coordinating projects and program areas centred around improvement and integration of the health system to actively respond to the needs of the ACT community.

See yourself in our team

You will be a dynamic project management professional who shows intuition, sound judgement and ability to balance independent work with team collaboration. You will bring transferable skills in stakeholder engagement, co-design and program evaluation to effectively liaise with community pharmacies, medicine prescribers, policy makers and consumers, helping to improve capability of the service providers and access for the end consumers at the same time. This includes supporting PMCP pharmacy recruitment, establishing communities of practice, and collaborating with specialist palliative care and primary care providers to develop an ACT Palliative Care Core Medicines List for permanent stockholding. The role also facilitates targeted training and education, and implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance access to palliative care medicines at home.

Your experience in managing cross-sector health programs within the primary, community or aged care settings, combined with familiarity of the ACT palliative care systems, stakeholders and service delivery models will allow you to contribute meaningfully to the program objectives. Your qualifications and registration as a pharmacist will be highly desirable, but not essential.  

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions. 

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Flexible Work Arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.

Career Growth & Development

• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals while balancing work commitments. 

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health is delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
• Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive, Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who make responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package through Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay
• Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.   

Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)

Position Salary: $49.73 per hour (approximately $98,582 per annum, pro rata to full-time equivalent) plus superannuation

Employment type:  Part time (30.4 hours per week), fixed term contract for 12 months from commencement date, with a possibility of extension.

Working Days/hours: Negotiable

How to apply

Applications close: 11.59pm, 24 July 2026 

Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant 

Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Ros Kirk, Palliative Care Planning Manager: recruitment@chnact.org.au

CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.