The Team:

We are seeking experienced pharmacists with an interest in working as part of a professional regulatory team alongside a range of skilled staff, including regulatory pharmacists, policy experts, administration officers, and visiting specialist medical practitioners. 

Pharmaceutical Services Branch (PSB) administers the Tasmanian poisons legislation across a broad range of industries and settings, for substances in Schedules 1 to 10. PSB strives to be a responsive and risk-based regulator with a focus on ongoing professional development in contemporary regulatory practice.

This dynamic professional team may use this advertising and selection process to fill future positions arising in the next 12 months. 

The Role:

Carry out a range of functions relating to the regulation of manufacture, distribution and use of drugs and poisons in Tasmania.

You will need:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Tasmanian legislation including Poisons Act 1971 and Therapeutic Goods Act 2001, and a knowledge of the broad national regulatory framework.
2. Demonstrated ability to operate constructively and effectively in a team; excellent organising, customer service, written, oral and negotiating skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and present complex information along with word processing and database skills.
4. Broad professional experience including a sound knowledge of pharmaceutical and regulated substances, pharmacy practice and of the operation of the broader health system.
5. Demonstrated potential to develop knowledge and skills in areas relevant to the regulation and use of substances, including pharmacology, toxicology, legal processes, policy and research.

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing in March 2026 until 31 December 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 $119,290 per annum. Our Employer 12% 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 $119,290 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
• A market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro rata is applicable to this role 

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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• 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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Further qualifications relevant to the regulation and use of drugs and poisons would be of advantage
• At least three years’ practical experience as a pharmaceutical chemist subsequent to initial registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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: 

Generic Pharmacist (PSB) HP03 (January 2025).pdf

Application Guide:  

Department of Health - Applicant 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: Danielle Hingston
Position: Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Phone number: (03) 6166 0400
Email address: danielle.hingston@health.tas.gov.au 

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