SCHN Intern Pharmacist - REQ588486
Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered
Remuneration: 76048.18 - 76048.18 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ588486
Kickstart Your Hospital Pharmacy Career with Purpose!
Intern Pharmacist – Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN)
📍Locations: Westmead or Randwick, NB: candidate site preference is considered
📅 Full-Time | 12-Month Internship Program - 2 positions available at each site
🧒Paediatric Specialist Practice | 🚀 Rotations | 🧠Education & Research
Are you a final-year pharmacy student passionate about making a difference in children’s health? The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is offering an exceptional opportunity for motivated pharmacy graduates to join our dynamic and supportive team as an Intern Pharmacist.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. Click here to learn more about our Network
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
As Australia’s largest paediatric healthcare service, SCHN provides world-class care to sick children across NSW. This internship will immerse you in paediatric clinical pharmacy, hospital operations, and quality improvement/research, preparing you for a rewarding career in health.
What You’ll Experience:
- A structured Intern Training Program supported by a dedicated preceptor and a senior clinical educator
- Rotations for a breadth of clinical practice
- Intern tutorials and registration exam preparation
- Opportunities to engage in quality improvement and sustainability projects
- A chance to work on multidisciplinary teams in a child- and family-focused environment
About You:
- Completed (or completing) an accredited Pharmacy degree in 2025
- Eligible to enrol in an APC-accredited Intern Training Program
- Strong interest in paediatric care and eager to learn in a fast-paced hospital environment
Make a meaningful impact from day one. Join a network that puts children and families at the centre of everything we do.
Interns will be allocated either Westmead or Randwick as their base campus with opportunities for rotation; campus preferences will be taken into account.
Interviews will be on Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th or Friday 15th August.
- Completion of a Pharmacy degree from a University that is recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Australia, or assessment by APEC (or equivalent body) as ready to undertake period of supervised practice prior to registration as a pharmacist. Work rights in Australia is required for eligibility for this role.
- Demonstrate good clinical knowledge and professional pharmacy skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team of people with a variety of skill sets and responsibilities.
- Proven commitment to professional development and continuing education, demonstrating reflective practice and self-awareness.
- Demonstrate time management and prioritisation skills in a professional setting.
- A proven ability to show initiative and problem solve when required.
- Engagement in the profession of pharmacy and commitment to quality improvement and research.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Georgia Lloyd on georgia.lloyd@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: Wednesday 30th July 11:59pm
