This is a new role for a team who are transitioning to NSW Health in line with SDPR go-live. This role is a leadership role supporting dispensing and outpatients for Northern Beaches Hospital. It will work in close partnership with the Chief Pharmacy Technician Manager and has responsibility for Grade 1/2 pharmacists.

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital

What you'll be doing





To co-ordinate and lead the provision of all pharmacy dispensary activities for consumers of the Northern Beaches Hospital, including inpatients and outpatients. This role will work closely with all sections of the pharmacy department to ensure an efficient and timely supply process and a knowledgeable and consistent level of service.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration) with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
- Extensive experience in managing a dispensary and skills in the provision of current hospital pharmacy practice.
- Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professional and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Able to manage resources effectively and identify opportunities for changes in workplace processes to deliver improved efficiencies.

Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

The team enriching healthin millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 24 September 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 02 October 2026

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of Recent South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Senior Dispensary Outpatient Pharmacist (Northern Beaches Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Northern Beaches Council