About the role

As the Director of Pharmacy, you will lead the strategic, professional and operational direction of Pharmacy services across North West Hospital and Health Service.

Working closely with executive leaders, clinicians and regional stakeholders, you will drive contemporary models of care, strengthen workforce sustainability and champion excellence in medication safety and clinical service delivery.

Working with us

Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days career development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum.
Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

This position participates in a Pharmacy Department roster plan, which may include an 'On Call' Service and weekend work.
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.




Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Lynette Stenhouse on (07) 4744 4806.

Applications close: Thursday, 6 August 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Director of Pharmacy (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland