Requisition ID: REQ690821

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week for 6 months

Remuneration: $71.91 - $73.85 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital

Applications close: 27/09/2026

Contact: Rhea McFarland - Director of Pharmacy on [email protected]| 02 4634 3114

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great The AMS service at Campbelltown Hospital is an excellent stewardship service with high level clinical engagement. The service has developed a strong collaborative approach that has fostered a collegial relationship between AMS, ID, and medical staff across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals. Come and join the team.

Core Service Delivery Includes

- Offer clinical guidance, manage antibiotic surveillance, and audit structures
- Develops clinical pathways for areas where there is poor alignment to the best practice, supports sepsis management, oversee antibiotics errors and propose strategies to risk mitigate
- Mentor JMOs, nursing and pharmacy as well as provide education on antibiotic use
- Develops and expand research

Are You the Right Fit? This role is responsible to ensure the ongoing operation and development of a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship program across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals including provision of computerised decision support and restriction tools, monitoring performance, evaluating effectiveness, and supporting continuous improvement in quality and safety. Working as a member of the AMS team for SWSLHD ensuring implementation of the various aspects of the AMS policy and improving quality use of antimicrobials, liaising with prescribers, pharmacists and other clinicians. So, if you have a good clinical knowledge on antimicrobial usage, work well as part of a team , have strong leadership qualities and are accountable for outcomes then this is the job for you!

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.





- Current registered as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) within a multi­ disciplinary environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop effective strategic relationships within the Organisation.
- Extensive clinical Pharmacy practice experience within a tertiary referral hospital, or experience in antimicrobial stewardship, or in critical care areas or haematology ward or Infectious Diseases
- Experience in the development and implementation of programs to manage quality use of medicines, particularly in the area of antimicrobials, or demonstrated participation in other quality improvement programs.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of education programs to various health professionals .
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
- Proven ability to critically review and assess practice including identifying opportunities for change and appropriate outcome measures demonstrating the change.

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- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Gde 3) - Campbelltown Hospital - Temp PT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney