Do you have the clinical credibility, leadership capability and strategic focus to lead pharmacy services across one of Western Australia's largest mental health services? This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of mental health pharmacy services, drive innovation and workforce development, and contribute to improved outcomes for consumers across NMHS.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Interviews for this position will be held in November 2026 and the position will commence in early January 2027.

About this role

The Chief Pharmacist leads the clinical, operational, and strategic pharmacy service for North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Mental Health (MH). They ensure human, financial, information and material resources are used efficiently and effectively to meet service delivery, statutory requirements and organisational outcomes.

This position reports to the Director Medical Services at NMHS MH and has multiple direct and indirect reports. See the attached Job Description Form for more information.

What we are looking for

To be eligible for this position, you must be qualified as a pharmacist including being eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

In addition, you need advanced clinical, leadership and governance experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with strategic planning and leadership skills. An improvement and innovation focus is necessary to deliver this service into the future.

Your values and attitude speak volumes and at NMHS, our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. The assessment process may include your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Free parking at Graylands campus





• Generous salary packaging

• Diverse and inclusive culture

• Flexible leave arrangements

• Flexible working arrangements

• Qualified allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Dr Smitha Bhaduri, Director Medical Services, **************@health.wa.gov.au or (08) 6159 6***, Monday to Wednesday.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch the video to find out what they have to say.

Ready to apply?

Applications are made online. Before applying, make sure you have read the Job Description Form that provides additional information on the accountabilities and requirements of the role. Your application should include:

• A resume that summarises your experience relevant to this role.

• A cover letter (up to 3 pages) outlining:

- - your advanced clinical and leadership experience in pharmacy services
- contemporary examples of your achievement of strategic objectives
- your management of human, financial and physical resources to deliver high-quality pharmacy services.

• Details of 2 referees who can support your suitability for this role (please include these at the relevant question in the application).

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.





Once you have the above prepared, click ‘Apply for job’ and follow the instructions.

Please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation before the closing date and time. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Other Important Information

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. This process may also be used for temporary or short term opportunities in this role. Both of these options remain valid for a period of 12 months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group by email, ***********@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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