At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Cancer Pharmacy Service and provide specialist clinical pharmacy support.
- Company: St Vincent’s Public Hospital, a renowned inner-city hospital in Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and health perks.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to community health and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in oncology care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Registered pharmacist with significant oncology experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Role type: Max term contract, full time (until January 2028)
Shift details: Monday to Friday with weekend on call requirements
Department and location: Pharmacy, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney
Salary: $142,587.86 to $146,446.46 + Super + Salary Packaging
About the role:
- Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Cancer Pharmacy Service, partnering with the Team Leader Pharmacist - Cancer Services to ensure high-quality care across Oncology, Haematology and ambulatory cancer services.
- Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service as a Senior Oncology Pharmacist, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred care for Oncology and Haematology outpatients.
- Coordinate and manage the supply of chemotherapy for Oncology and Haematology outpatients and inpatients, ensuring continuity of treatment and service excellence.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and capability development for pharmacy staff, fostering professional growth, succession planning and a high-performing team culture.
- Drive governance and quality initiatives through active participation in committees, working groups and policy development to support compliant and optimal medication management.
About you:
- Current registration as a practising pharmacist with AHPRA and availability to participate in on-call and weekend rosters.
- Significant Oncology and/or Haematology pharmacy experience, with strong clinical knowledge and judgement.
- Sound knowledge of eviQ guidelines, formulary management and Drug and Therapeutics Committee processes.
- Experience using oncology and pharmacy systems such as MOSAIQ, CHARM and related applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing guidelines, procedures and educational materials.
- Proven leadership, mentoring and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to teamwork, service improvement and ongoing professional development.
What we can offer you:
- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income.
- World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes.
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives.
- Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care.
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships.
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.
- Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Senior Oncology Pharmacist – Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
