Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $81,518 - $103,714
(including salary $68,904 - $87,700)
Pharmacy Department - Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals
Two Fixed vacancies from 12/01/2026 for 12 months working in Darwin and Palmerston

Kickstart your pharmacy career in Darwin! Enjoy rewarding role, dedicated support and vibrant outdoor lifestyle.

About the hospitals
Royal Darwin Hospitals (RDH) is a 400-bed public hospital that offers a inpatient and outpatient services, paediatrics, pathology and pharmaceutical services.

Palmerston Regional Hospital is a 116-bed public hospital with a 24-hour Emergency Department, with specialist Rehabilitation and Geriatric services.

About the Role
As an Intern Pharmacist you will under the supervision of a pharmacist, provide a range of clinical and operational hospital pharmacy services at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals while completing a recognised Intern Training Program. This includes providing clinical pharmacy services in accordance with department guidelines, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia standards of practice, and the NT Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act.

Your duties will include dispensing medicines for inpatient, outpatient and discharge supply and providing culturally appropriate pharmaceutical care and education to patients.

To be successful you require a degree qualification in Pharmacy, eligibility for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and demonstrated understanding of the role of a hospital pharmacist.

Discover what it’s like to live, work and thrive in some of the Territory’s most unique and vibrant areas. Apply now!

In return you will enjoy the following benefits.

36.75 hour working week

Flexible Work Arrangements for Work Life Balance

Six weeks paid annual leave with 17.5% loading

Three weeks personal leave per annum

Three days Christmas Closedown leave

Superannuation contributions of 12% are paid by the NT government

Relocation assistance

Recognition of prior service (after 2 years subject to recognised employer and breaks in service requirements)

Professional Development Allowance and Studies Assistance

Novated vehicle leasing options

Salary sacrifice into superannuation

Available weekend overtime provides opportunity to earn additional income on top of salary

Short-term on-site accommodation may be available for a nominal rent, subject to availability.

The Lifestyle!

Live and work in a place that offers more career growth, work flexibility and a relaxed lifestyle. The NT isn’t just Australia’s most breathtaking and unique place to visit – it’s also the perfect place to raise a family, accelerate your career and experience a culture rich in Aboriginal history. The health setting in the Northern Territory offers unique and diverse opportunities as well as clinical presentations like no other in Australia.

Whether you’re coming all the way from overseas or relocating from within Australia, a move to the Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes and culturally significant sites, enjoy the array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it a great place to live, work and make new friends.

Discover what it’s like to live, work and thrive in some of the Territory’s most unique and vibrant areas. Apply now!

For more information visit:

https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/explore-health-sectors/allied-health

https://healthjobs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/1204520/102179-candidate-welcome-pack.pdf

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Luke Bradford on 0889228598 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 861
Closing date: 08/09/2025

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