Lead Pharmacist – Women, Youth & Children
Requirements
Requires an experienced pharmacist capable of leading multidisciplinary teams in a tertiary hospital setting. Candidates must pass a National Police Check and comply with occupational screening and vaccination policies.
Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent (On Site)
Classification: Pharmacist Level 4 (PN 19646)
Salary: $134,799 - $144,643 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Pharmacy
Closing Date: 16 June 2026
What can we offer you:
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About the Role:
Are you an experienced pharmacist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact across women’s, paediatric and neonatal care?
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Pharmacist – Women, Youth & Children to work on site to provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for pharmacy services across one of the most diverse and rewarding specialty areas in healthcare.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a progressive pharmacy department, working at the forefront of paediatric, neonatal, adolescent, obstetric and gynaecological care at Canberra Hospital and the Centenary Hospital for Women, Youth & Children.
Why Join Us?
Clinical & Professional Leadership
Lead and coordinate advanced clinical pharmacy services across the Division of Women, Youth & Children, working with highly specialised multidisciplinary teams delivering tertiary‑level care.
Diverse & Meaningful Practice
Your work will span neonatology (including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery), paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, adolescent care, obstetrics and gynaecology.
Shape the Future of Care
Drive service improvement, medication safety initiatives, research and education, and contribute to strategic planning, accreditation and policy development within a forward‑thinking organisation.
Supportive & Collaborative Environment
Join a dynamic pharmacy department known for innovation, workforce development and excellence in clinical education, working closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues.
What You’ll Gain
• | A senior leadership role with genuine influence over clinical practice and service design |
• | Opportunities to lead education, research and quality improvement initiatives |
• | A highly engaged, specialist clinical environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration |
• | Professional fulfilment through meaningful work caring for women, children and young people |
The position is offered on a permanent full‑time basis on site and includes participation in weekend, after‑hours and on‑call rosters. Applicants must be able to work these shifts. Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time options, may be considered in line with the ACT Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (please outline your requirements in your application).
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
• | Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. |
• | Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. |
• | Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. |
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To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hameda Lane, Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Clinical), on (02) 5124 2203 or at Hameda.Lane@act.gov.au
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About ACT Health
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
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