Senior Pharmaceutical Officer

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1. Click here for the Role Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV (no more than 5 pages)

For role related queries or questions contact Kim Dolan on Kim.Dolan@health.nsw.gov.au

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Sally McRae on Sally.McRae@health.nsw.gov.au

Targeted Questions (1 - 2 pages)

If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

1. Describe your experience in understanding, interpreting and applying legislation in instances of substance diversion, misuse of drugs or significant safety risks that required immediate and extensive action to obtain optimal outcomes for patient safety and clinical quality outcomes for individual patients or the NSW community.
2. Describe your thought process when you are presented with a prescription for a Schedule 8 medicine for dispensing. Provide details on what you are looking for and what actions you would take to ensure that you:

• achieve compliance with the legislation
• apply appropriate clinical and professional judgement

Commitment to Diversity

The Ministry of Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be one of the following:

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.

 Applications Close: 11:59pm 5 November 2019