Lead clinical pharmacy innovation in mental health

Make a meaningful impact across hospital and community care

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team at Blacktown Hospital

Shape the future of mental health pharmacy care. Mentor, collaborate, and drive excellence in patient outcomes across acute and community settings.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $135,397.64 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown

Where you'll be working
Join the dynamic Pharmacy Department at Blacktown Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District. You’ll be embedded within the Blacktown Mental Health Service (BMHS), supporting both inpatient and community teams in a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

Work within a multidisciplinary team focused on recovery-oriented care

Be part of a hospital committed to innovation and continuous improvement

Enjoy a culture of learning, mentorship, and professional development

Contribute to strategic goals aligned with safe and effective medication use

Located in a vibrant, diverse community with excellent transport links

What you'll be doing
As a Grade 3 Pharmacist, you’ll deliver expert pharmaceutical care across BMHS, including acute, subacute, PECC, and community mental health teams. You’ll also mentor junior pharmacists and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Provide clinical pharmacy services aligned with SHPA and NSW Health standards

Optimise psychotropic medication use and support safe prescribing practices

Lead education and training for staff and patients on medication safety

Participate in policy development and medication safety committees

Support clozapine management and contribute to innovative pharmacy programs

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Apply now to help shape the future of mental health pharmacy care at Blacktown Hospital.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 3 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award

Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge and skills in the provision of pharmacy services, in particular within a MH service. Some levels of understanding on NSW Mental Health Act 2007 is desirable

Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written (includes report writing and presentation), verbal and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of professions and patients/carers

Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change

Demonstrated organisational, problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines

Demonstrated commitment to professional development, including experience in the development and implementation of quality improvement project

Current motor vehicle driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel and work across campus WSLHD

Hold a Driving license of Class C vehicle

Requisition ID: REQ612264
Applications Close: 13th November 2025

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For inquiries about the role, contact Yi Jean Chew on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .