Western Sydney Local Health District Reference number REQ676792 Occupation Pharmacy Work type Full-Time Location Sydney - Greater West Salary Information $79090.19 - $79090.19 Closing date 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Launch your pharmacy career with structured hospital-based intern training

Build clinical skills across dispensary, clinical and production pharmacy

Gain valuable experience supporting safe, quality use of medicines Start your pharmacy career with BMDH's structured intern program and build the skills needed for pharmacist registration.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 23/1/2

Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered

Remuneration: $41.48 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working

Join the Pharmacy team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) and gain broad, practical experience in a busy hospital environment. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals while developing the clinical, technical and professional capabilities required for registration as a pharmacist.

- BMDH provides a supportive environment where interns are encouraged to learn, contribute and grow while making a meaningful difference to patient care.
- Complete a structured internship program aligned with AHPRA registration requirements.
- Gain exposure to clinical, dispensary and production pharmacy services.
- Learn from experienced pharmacists through supervised training and practical experience.
- Contribute to quality improvement, education and medication safety initiatives.
- Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt sites, with flexibility to support weekend and public holiday services when required.

What you'll be doing

As an Intern Pharmacist, you will develop your pharmacy practice under supervision while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and timely medication services across BMDH.





- Develop clinical and pharmaceutical care skills through supervised hospital pharmacy practice.
- Dispense, compound and distribute medicines in accordance with training and local procedures.
- Support the quality use of medicines through patient therapy review and medication-related projects.
- Complete continuing professional development and an AHPRA-required quality project.
- Collaborate with pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

- Qualification: Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree
- Registration: Registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern

Selection Criteria

- Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree and eligible for registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern pharmacist with an ability to rotate across BMDH sites and participate in after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required
- High level of clinical pharmaceutical knowledge, and understanding of its application in therapeutic situations
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and all levels of pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to use initiative,



in particular related to pharmacy issues and managing allocated tasks and duties
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently when required, to meet team objectives
- Demonstrated initiative and interest in achieving positive patient health outcomes
- An interest in a career in hospital pharmacy, and desire to continue in hospital pharmacy post-registration
- Commitment to BMDH and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values

Requisition ID:

REQ676792

Applications Close: 24 August 2026

Need more information ?

- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Merna Haroun at [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for current staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

📌 Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital - Intern Pharmacist (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney