Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Pharmacist – Prison Health Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs
Position number 29417 RTF 351407 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact officer Siang Cheah on 08 8958 2684 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351407
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective pharmacy services within NT Health.

Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: Pharmacy. This position will require
the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include weekends (as applicable).

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Pharmacy and Medicines Management services under minimal supervision

within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.
3. Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff
4. Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes

are met.
5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level

to ensure delivery of contemporary [insert profession] services.
6. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Pharmaceutical

Society of Australia (PSA) or Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) or similar professional body, and registration
for practice with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical pharmacy services to patients and families/carers.
3.



Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients

and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Well developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a

team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high volume workload.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management or speciality practice area.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.
Approved: August 2023 Renae Moore, Chief Allied Health Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Pharmacist - Prison Health Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Alice Springs
Position number 29417 RTF 351407 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact officer Siang Cheah on 08 8958 2684 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351407
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Ensure delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Pharmacy services whilst providing clinical leadership and
supervision to Allied Health Professionals within NT Health.

Context statement




NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: Pharmacy. This position will require
the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include weekends (as applicable).

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide expert advice on program and clinical issues within Alice Springs Correctional Centre.
3. Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship and education to staff and students.
4. Independently organise and manage a high volume complex workload within a dynamic and evolving work workplace to

ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Initiate, implement and complete research, continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or

regional level to ensure delivery of contemporary pharmacy services.
6. Lead and/or monitor the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Pharmaceutical

Society of Australia (PSA) or Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) or similar professional body, and registration
for practice with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

2. Extensive post graduate experience in providing contemporary, high level clinical pharmacy services to patients and
families/carers.

3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients
and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

4. Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills, including well developed negotiation and conflict management skills,
with significant experience working in a team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.

5. Extensive experience in clinical supervision of students and staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to initiate, implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively organise and manage a high volume complex workload.
8. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with capacity to provide leadership in a team environment.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in clinical education, leadership / management, speciality practice area or other relevant field.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body
substances)

📌 Clinical Pharmacist - Prison Health (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs