Please note: Effective from 1 July 2026 the
salary range will increase to $127,194 - $135,150 p.a. (plus 12%
superannuation)
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Pharmacy
Services are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic
Clinical Pharmacist for a fixed term opportunity in beautiful
Esperance.
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment
until 19/07/2027 with the possibility of
extension(s).
Position Profile: The role assists in the promotion of safe,
rational and cost effective drug therapy through the provision of
clinical pharmacy services for hospital patients throughout the
region. The services provided are to include but are not limited to
completing the medication reconciliation process for admitted
hospital patients, dispensing medications to patients, providing
drug information to regional nursing and medical staff and making
independent decisions on therapeutic strategies to optimize patient
care.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
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will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to
fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
Parental Leave:
This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is
on a period of Parental Leave.
Region Profile:
The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the
Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is
located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers
770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health
Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in
Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in
Laverton, Leonora and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich
region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across
the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an
Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total
population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as
Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per
cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including
mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the
predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region,
with a well-established agricultural sector in the
south.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
information on superannuation
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
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Scott
Beattie on 0447 52 5237.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au)
and provide the following:
-
A statement addressing
the following Work Related Criteria on Page 4 of the
attached JDF:
- Essential 2,3,4
and 5
- Desirable
3
- This statement
should be no more than 2 to 3 pages. Information
included beyond 3 pages will not be
evaluated.
- A comprehensive
curriculum vitae (CV) that shows your experience and work
history.
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for
your referees to be a current supervisor or
manager.
These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
