Pharmacist - Drug Committee
- Drive system-level improvements that benefit thousands of patients
- Work in a supportive team with a shared passion for quality and safety
- Access professional development and continuing education opportunities
Shape Safe, Smart & Impactful Medicine Use Across WSLHD
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to May 2026)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $40.60 - $60.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
You’ll be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), one of NSW’s largest and most diverse health districts, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care to our local communities.
As a member of the WSLHD Drug Committee, you’ll play a key role in promoting the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of medicines across the district. It’s a strategic, high-impact role at the intersection of clinical expertise and health policy, all within a team that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care.
What you'll be doing
Support safe and effective medication use across Western Sydney in this key governance role with the WSLHD Drug Committee.
- Coordinate Drug Committee operations
- Review formulary applications and protocols
- Promote safe and cost-effective prescribing
- Liaise with clinical and pharmacy teams
- Ensure quality medication governance district-wide
If you're ready to step into a strategic, governance-focused pharmacy role with meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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 Criteria:
- Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills both written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of computer programs (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), electronic mail systems and extensive web publishing skills.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated administrative skills including ability to accurately record and type minutes of meetings, maintain accurate record keeping skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to search medicines information databases and interpret evidence based literature
- Demonstrated current clinical and operational pharmacy knowledge and understanding of the organisational structure and responsibilities of hospitals and Drug Committees
Requisition ID: REQ588747
Applications Close:16th July 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Heather Doolan at Heather.Doolan@health.nsw.gov.au / 0427 054 767.
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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/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
