Role title: Lead Pharmacist – Policy, Medicines Procurement Governance & QUM Support
Role type: Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)
Role grade: Pharmacist, Grade 3
Department and location: Pharmacy, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $137,103.89 - $140,813.79 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Lead and coordinate aspects of the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) program, ensuring safe, effective and efficient medication management systems across the Network in line with organisational and regulatory standards
Lead the review, development, maintenance and governance of Pharmacy-owned policies, procedures and clinical guidelines, ensuring alignment with QUM principles and Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) requirements
Lead operational management of medicines procurement governance issues, including stock shortages, product discontinuations, PBS delistings, contract changes, medication recalls and defect notifications, coordinating responses and communications with clinical teams
Contribute to QUM program support activities, including education and communications, participation in relevant committees and working groups, and supporting DTC Secretariat and Individual Patient Use processes as required
Provide operational leadership within Pharmacy Services, supporting medication governance, service improvement, staff capability development, and continuity of pharmacy operations across sites in collaboration with the Pharmacy Leadership Team
About you
Registered as a practicing pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no conditions on scope of practice and post registration clinical or management/leadership qualifications or equivalent skills/experience
Significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence, expertise, skill and application of clinical judgment in the provision of clinical pharmacy services and demonstrated commitment to professional development
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in formulary management and Drug and Therapeutics Committee processes, including active involvement in the pre- and post-implementation of committee decisions, and the development and implementation of medication-related policies and procedures
Demonstrated experience in delivering Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) initiatives, Medicines Use Evaluation (MUE/DUE) activities, and the application of relevant HealthCare Standards into practice
Demonstrated strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously, and maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and accountability in the delivery of complex tasks
Ability to participate in weekend work and on call roster requirements
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
As an NSW Health-affiliated organisation, we follow the health award, and your leave entitlements transfer easily between St Vincent’s and NSW Health
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
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.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
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.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 29th May 2026.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan