Apply now to join a team where every role has purpose, every contribution counts, and every day makes a difference.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1 Remuneration: $43.91 per hour - $57.14 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 8 Requisition ID: REQ676500 Location: Manning Base Hospital Applications Close: Thursday, 13th August 2026 Where you'll be working Our team is incredibly supportive of each other both personally and professionally. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, and everyone has a voice. We would love to welcome you to our team and see our fun and fabulous 'Pharm-ily' grow.

The Opportunity

It is a permanent pharmacist role one day per week based within the Manning Base Hospital Pharmacy Department and Drug and Alcohol Services. You will be providing pharmaceutical care and medication management to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, to support the safe and effective use of medications as part of an integrated treatment plan.

Hunter New England Local Health

District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

Benefits As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast Sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Superannuation contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment The applicant will receive on the job mentoring and support and they will also have the opportunity to attend both internal and external continuing professional develop opportunities.

The Key Responsibilities Are

Dispense medications prescribed for patients on the opioid treatment program.

Collaborate with the medical and nursing staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations related to accountable medications, including proper documentation and monitoring of prescriptions.





Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing medication safety and patient outcomes.

About You The key skills / capabilities / attributes we are looking for in a potential candidate include: Understanding of pharmacology and the use of medications in addiction treatment.

Knowledge of relevant legal and ethical considerations related to controlled substance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, multidisciplinary team, and community stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Requirements Proof of eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration agency, Pharmacy. Must be able to demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria for grade 2 pharmacist in accordance with the Health Employees' Pharmacists (State) Award What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Relocating?

The Welcome

Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the prospect for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.



Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position How To Apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

Proven capacity to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including able to supervise pharmacy support staff

Proven knowledge of therapeutics, particularly as related to the hospital setting and specific clinical specialities as required

Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning skills and an awareness of medication safety principles Need more information? Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Laura Boyce on [email protected] Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England

Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

The Welcome Experience The Welcome

Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

📌 Clinical Pharmacist (Taree)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Taree