Job Description
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 1/2
Remuneration: 80513.62 - 11+173.76 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ5420+1
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.
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What You'll Be Doing
To be part of the Pharmacy Department team that provides pharmacy services to CHW and the its inpatient and outpatient population
Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions
Hospital pharmacy experience with a good working knowledge of the use of clinical applications such as the Cerner electronic medicines management system as CHW has full eMM implementation.
Demonstrable clinical skills including good patient counselling and problem solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to allocate priorities and use initiative where appropriate.
Experience working as an effective team member.
Paediatric experience is required to provide high quality pharmacy services to the specialised paediatric cohort at CHW.
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 PD2026_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.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Demiana Yaacoub on demiana.yaacoub@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 67+ 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 27/01/2026
Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 1/2
Remuneration: 80513.62 - 11+173.76 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ5420+1
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
What You'll Be Doing
To be part of the Pharmacy Department team that provides pharmacy services to CHW and the its inpatient and outpatient population
Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions
Hospital pharmacy experience with a good working knowledge of the use of clinical applications such as the Cerner electronic medicines management system as CHW has full eMM implementation.
Demonstrable clinical skills including good patient counselling and problem solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to allocate priorities and use initiative where appropriate.
Experience working as an effective team member.
Paediatric experience is required to provide high quality pharmacy services to the specialised paediatric cohort at CHW.
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 PD2026_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.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Demiana Yaacoub on demiana.yaacoub@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 67+ 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 27/01/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Pharmacist Grade 1 (Casual) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
