Are you a Registered Pharmacist with clinical experience?
WA Country Health is looking for you to join our team.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Hours negotiable.
The Opportunity
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking to establish a pool of suitably experienced, skilled, highly motivated people for upcoming Pharmacist positions around WA.
In this role you will perform as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, rational and cost-effective drug therapy. Your practice as a Pharmacist will align to the Pharmacy Board of Australia Registration Standards, the Pharmacy Board of Australia Codes and Guidelines including the Pharmacy Code of Conduct for Registered Health Practitioners and WACHS policies and guidelines.
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About WACHS
WACHS has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our service spans across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres, from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern and through the Goldfields to the South Australian border.
Our Values
Community, compassion, quality, integrity, equity and curiosity. If you would like to read more about these, our website has all the information you need.
It is important to acknowledge that WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information, we encourage you to contact Jonathan Nugent, Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 0477 293 897 or via email Jonathan.Nugent@health.wa.gov.au
Staff Locations
For the Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P2) we have positions located at - Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
For the Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P3) we have positions located at – Kununurra, Derby, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
Offers of positions at the various sites will depend on vacancies at the time. For further information on vacancies in specific locations, please contact Jonathan Nugent, Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 0477 293 897 or via email Jonathan.Nugent@health.wa.gov.au
Selected locations will have government subsidised accommodation available for pharmacists, dependant on availability.
Interested in applying?
If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page.
As part of the online application process, you will be able to select:
- which locations you are applying for (multiple locations can be selected).
- whether you are applying for the Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P2), Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P3), or both.
As part of your application, please provide:
- A covering letter of no more than 2 pages including a description of how your experience applies to the position; and why you want to work for WA Country Health.
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your qualifications and experience relevant to this role and the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/07/2026.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Lodging your application
Applicants are requested to apply online.
You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
When applying you will be requested to select the specific sites you are interested in working at, or indicate if you would be able to work across any WACHS site.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
