The Team:

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy operates Pharmacy Services at Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and North West Regional Hospital (NWRH). These two hospitals provide service to the North West of Tasmania, and this position will be responsible for Dispensary management across both facilities in conjunction with the Dispensary Manager. To learn more about what it is like to be a member of this professional team, watch our pharmacists tell their stories:: Pharmacy Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team environment where every member is valued for their contribution. Our pharmacy team collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care.

The Location:

NW Tasmania’s  home of farmers, makers and culinary artists,  a region shaped by rich soils, wild landscapes and long stretches of rugged coastline. From what we grow and catch to what we craft and cook, the North West is founded on fresh, unforgettable tastes and experiences.

Spring is when the region comes alive. Tulip fields turn Table Cape into an artists palette, gardens and parks are in full bloom, and roadside stalls brim with what’s just been picked. The best way to take it in? Drive yourself, stop often, and enjoy the simple things that make this place so special.

With the cleanest air in the world. Grab the keys, take the back roads and explore.  From mountains to beaches to forests, you will find the wilderness at your doorstep, no matter where you live in Tasmania. Shorter commutes mean more time for what matters the most to you, whether you love hiking through ancient forests, swimming on pristine beaches, or browsing the local markets. North West Tasmania  

The Role:

This position works across the NWRH and the MCH with a mixture of operational, and non-operational responsibilities. THE NWRH and MCH provide a range of acute and sub-acute hospital services. As a part of our collaborative pharmacy team, the Dispensary Team Leader will contribute directly to providing a comprehensive, efficient, and accountable pharmacy service for hospital inpatients and outpatients and work in coordination with clinical pharmacists and medical teams to achieve this.

You will need:

• Extensive experience and advanced knowledge and skills in a range of activities relevant to the area of practice, including dispensing, patient counselling, clinical pharmacy, manufacturing, and medicines information, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience implementing, the standards, relevant legislation, codes of practice and workplace guidelines and frameworks relevant to the area of practice
• Experience in managing resource allocation against competing priorities, including detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical funding processes such as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the Tasmanian Medicines Formulary.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role until 17 May 2026 and will be reviewed prior to expiry

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development funding up to $1,000 per annum and accelerated progression pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Recognition at either Registrar or Consultant level with the Australian & New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) in a relevant discipline or relevant postgraduate qualification in pharmacy and/or management

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Team Leader - Dispensary HP04 (word)

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Kelly Beswick
Position: Pharmacy Manager - North West
Phone number: 0400 130 652
Email address: Kelly.beswick@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.