Employment Information

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (Multiple positions available)
Position Classification: Pharmacist - Grade 1/ 2
Remuneration: $87,083.42 - $128,898.29 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ677838
Vaccination Category: A

Location: Negotiable across MLHD residential Aged Care facilities

Role Overview

Are you a talented Pharmacist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? We are seeking an enthusiastic Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP). As the ACOP you will be a credentialed pharmacist who will work with MLHD’s Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF).

The ACOP will bring expertise in medication management and pharmacotherapy to provide collaborative and integrated care for all residents as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will work closely with GPs, onsite nurses, facility staff and other health care professionals to improve health outcomes of residents and build confidence with families and carers.

The role of the ACOP encompasses 4 key areas: Interprofessional collaboration and communication, Medication Management, Clinical Governance and Quality Use of Medicines.

What MLHD Offers

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Adaptable Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.




Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Ideal Candidate

A tertiary qualification in pharmacy with Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) and Medication Management Review (MMR) credentialing with an APC accredited training program.
Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.

Experience in Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMR) and Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).

Contact
For role related queries or questions contact Libby Cruikshank – Chief Pharmacist – Aged Care on for a confidential chat.
Applications Close

Applications close: 4 August 2026

Equal Opportunity
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

The full list of requirements are outlined in NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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📌 Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (Newcastle)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Newcastle