The Team:
The Specialist Pharmacist team at the Department of Health Tasmania works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare environment to provide expert clinical pharmacy services that improve patient outcomes. Working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health staff, Specialist Pharmacists contribute advanced clinical knowledge, medication management, and evidence‑based advice in their area of expertise. The team is committed to patient safety, quality use of medicines, and continuous improvement, fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive workplace focused on delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
The Role:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at optimising patient outcomes by providing a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Pharmacotherapy and Inpatient Withdrawal Units of the Alcohol and Drug Service and other centres as required.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term part time, shift-worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 4 January 2027.
*Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Salary: $110,425 - $121,097 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Benefits available to eligible candidates
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: John Monighan
Position: Acting Senior Pharmacist
Phone number: (03) 6166 0805
Email address: john.monighan@ths.tas.gov.au
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