Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
The Team:
The successful applicant will work within a team of specialist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians under the direction of the Senior Pharmacist to provide pharmacy services across the area of Correctional Primary Health Services.
Correctional Primary Health Services provides general and specialist healthcare to men and women in prison and has health services in each Tasmanian prison in both Hobart and Launceston. This position is based at the Risdon Prison Hospital, a high security area. The occupant will have regular daily contact with prisoners in both the outpatient and inpatient areas.
The Role:
Assist in the coordination and provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service including clinical pharmacy, drug information, medication education, dispensing - including Webster packs - and impresting reviews in the area of Correctional Health to achieve the best possible quality use of medicines in CPHS facilities.
You will need
- Dispensing and medication supply, experience and an interest in the application of that experience in Correctional Health facilities.
- Ability to critically analyse medical and pharmaceutical information and to exercise independent professional judgment.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team with a demonstrated desire and aptitude to deliver practical drug information to medical, nursing, other health professional staff and clients.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Position Features:
- This position is based at the Risdon Prison Hospital, a high security area. The occupant will have regular daily contact with prisoners in both the outpatient and inpatient areas
- As the Pharmacist of the prison, it is necessary to counsel patients one to one at all sites of the facility. This must be considered in making application for this position
- This position is required to submit annually to the ‘Nursing Director - Group Director - Forensic, Correctional Health & ADS’, a portfolio outlining achievement of continuing professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Pharmacy Board of Australia
Classification:
Salary $117,272 - $126,182 per annum (pro - rata) + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025
*Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skill assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council
- Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Possess, or be working towards, post-tertiary qualifications with a significant Clinical Pharmacy or medication management component
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents:
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide:
How to Apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note:
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Contact Person:
Name: Cassie Allan
Position: Senior Specialist Pharmacist
Phone number: 61661255
Email address:cassie.allan@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.