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Pharmacy – Katherine Hospital
1x ongoing vacancy 1x fixed vacancy to 31/12/2025
Katherine, Northern Territory

Manage, lead and develop pharmacy services in the Big Rivers Region.

Provide clinical pharmacy services to staff and clients of Katherine Hospital

Registration with Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

The Katherine District Hospital is an accredited 60-bed non-specialist medical, diagnostic and treatment facility catering for the medical needs of the population of Katherine and surrounding Big River Region. The hospital is known for its friendly and professional approach to the health and wellbeing of its clients and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

The Pharmacy unit at Katherine Hospital currently has vacancies for the following:

Clinical Pharmacist (P2 ongoing)

As the Clinical Pharmacist you are responsible for the provision of all required pharmaceutical services to the clients and staff of Katherine Hospital, including in-patient and out-patient dispensing, specialised and ward based clinical services. Your duties include the supervision of technical staff in accordance with the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act and Health Practices Act, and the provision of culturally appropriate drug information and education to aid patients and healthcare professionals. In addition, a department roster will require you to travel to remote communities in the Big River Region by car, 4WD, or light aircraft.

Pharmacy Services Manager (P3 fixed to 31/12/25)

In this role your primary objective is to manage, lead and develop the pharmacy services at Katherine Hospital, to ensure delivery of a high-quality, culturally appropriate and effective pharmacy advisory and distribution service. This involves providing professional leadership, supervision and consultancy services across the Big Rivers Region, ensuring best practice ins pharmacy care.

Both roles require an Australian tertiary qualification in Pharmacy which gives eligibility for registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA), post-graduate experience delivering clinical pharmacy services, and high-level written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures, and the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner is essential.

Applicants will be assessed against both position descriptions and offers of employment will be made based on an applicant’s experience and suitability to perform the role.

If successful, you will receive a competitive remuneration package, including a generous salary, 11.5% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% leave loading, excellent professional development and career progression opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in the community you serve.

The Top End of the Northern Territory offers diverse and exciting medicine, with presentations such as tropical medicine conditions not seen ‘down south’. The town of Katherine has a population of approximately 11,000 and services the Big Rivers Region, which has a population of around 22,000 and covers a geographical area larger than Victoria. Most people in the region outside of Katherine reside either in small remote communities, or on cattle stations. There is a large proportion of Indigenous people, with Katherine town being at the junction of the Jawoyn, Wardaman, and Dagoman groups.

The region offers a multitude of outdoor, camping, fishing, four-wheel driving, hiking, and mountain biking activities. It is close to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Katherine Gorge, and in relatively proximity to other places such as the Kimberley, Gregory National Park, Mataranka hot springs, the Red Centre, and countless other bush camping sites.

Katherine’s community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
The Clinical Employment Team on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 2621
Closing date: 24.06.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search