The Role:
The primary purpose of this newly created role is to provide information and data management support for the Pharmaceutical Services Branch through established procedures and guidance of the Senior Pharmacist - Information Technology, with a focus on ongoing support of the national Real Time Prescription Monitoring system, and other regulatory systems, to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the Department including regulatory, clinical, financial, logistic, and reporting requirements.
Carry out a range of functions relating to the regulation of manufacture, distribution and use of drugs and poisons in Tasmania.
Some of the duties include:
- Support the day-to-day operations of the various health and regulatory information technology applications of the Pharmaceutical Services Branch with a focus on the administration of the national Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) system and its interfaces to related systems.
- Provide specialist support to internal and external stakeholders to assist them in their usage of systems to effectively meet operational needs including undertaking operational support tasks such as user account management and user training.
- Identify opportunities for system modifications and/or configuration changes to improve efficiencies, increase effectiveness and safety and support other quality attributes.
- Maintain system data integrity (eg dispensing, prescribing and regulatory data) and provide information system reports as and when required to support management of vendor service level agreements and contracts.
- Contribute to implementation and review of policies, protocols, business continuity procedures and other quality assurance documentation in consultation with business unit staff.
- Undertake systems testing including user acceptance testing of changes to both the application itself (e.g. upgrades and patches) and its environment (e.g. upstream or downstream systems).
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 full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
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Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
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Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Current Driver’s Licence
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Experience with the administration of health information management systems or further qualifications in health informatics would be an advantage
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At least three years’ practical experience as a pharmacist subsequent to initial registration
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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 attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Martin Neumeyer
Position: (03) 6166 0400
Phone number: Senior Pharmacist - Information Technology
Email address: martin.neumeyer@health.tas.gov.au
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