NSW Health's Liverpool Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Pharmacy to lead a large, complex service and drive patient-centred care across a major NSW hospital. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, influence medication safety and quality use of medicines, and shape Pharmacy Services across South Western Sydney Local Health District.

The role offers a permanent full-time appointment, with a salary in the AU$183k-AU$188k range plus 12% super and salary packaging.

Director of Pharmacy (Group A Lvl 7) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ696794

Requisition ID: REQ696794

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $183,634.65 - $187,994.69 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

As Director of Pharmacy at Liverpool Hospital, you will lead a large and complex pharmacy service at one of NSW's busiest hospitals, providing strategic and operational leadership to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to influence medication safety, quality use of medicines and service innovation while contributing to the future direction of Pharmacy Services across South Western Sydney Local Health District.

• Lead the delivery of safe, effective and timely pharmacy services across Liverpool Hospital, ensuring excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Provide leadership and direction across all clinical, operational, financial and professional aspects of the Pharmacy Department.
• Drive organisational development, innovation and transformational change to optimise service performance and respond to emerging healthcare priorities.
• Champion medication safety, quality use of medicines, formulary management and evidence-based practice across the organisation.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Pharmacy Services across SWSLHD and foster a culture of continuous improvement, research and professional excellence.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are an experienced and influential pharmacy leader who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. With outstanding interpersonal skills and a commitment to clinical excellence, you can inspire high-performing teams, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex pharmacy services, balancing clinical, operational, financial and workforce priorities.
• Proven experience leading teams through organisational growth, change and service improvement while achieving strategic objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice, clinical governance, medication safety and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build effective partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, research, quality improvement and professional development to support excellence in patient care.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Registered as a practising pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions on scope of practice
• Demonstrated operational management experience within a complex health care environment with the capacity to manage a hospital pharmacy department (including the clinical and corporate aspects of the business)
• Proven ability to provide leadership, strategic direction and apply strategic processes in the management of departmental resources and services
• Demonstrated experience with drug and therapeutics committees, medication safety initiatives, quality use of medicines and quality improvement activities, and risk management strategie
• Demonstrated understanding of the factors influencing hospital pharmacy practice in NSW
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated financial and analytical skills
• Ability to develop and implement continuous quality improvement

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full time employees
• Work Life Balance
• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programmes that promote mental health, resilience and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

• Gain valuable experience across leading hospitals
• Deliver person-centred care in a supportive team
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle

Make a real difference every day by providing compassionate care and support to patients across Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Important Note: If you have already submitted an application for REQ662657, your application is still under consideration.
Please do not re-apply to this readvertised position

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour
Location: Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Westmead Hospitals

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is committed to providing excellence in healthcare, education, and research. You will join our supportive and collaborative nursing teams within Westmead Hospital, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, contributing to safe, high-quality care for our community.

• Work in a busy and dynamic acute care environment
• Be part of a patient-focused, multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Supportive culture that values learning, flexibility, and collaboration
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of wards and clinical settings
• Join a casual pool that offers flexible shifts to balance work and life

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will play an essential role in delivering patient-centred care under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Midwives.

• Assist nurses with routine technical support functions, including procedures and equipment
• Provide compassionate support with personal care, mobility, and daily needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support safe care delivery
• Actively contribute to a collaborative model of care, ensuring patient needs are met
• Promote a safe environment through effective communication and incident reporting

Ready to make a difference?
if you are committed to delivering excellent patient care and want the flexibility of working across two of Western Sydney’s largest hospitals, apply today to join our AIN Casual Pool. Be part of a team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Selection Criteria:

1. Successful completion of Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) with experience in acute care environments deemed appropriate by WSLHD or documented evidence of placement in 2nd Year as an undergraduate Registered Nurse at tertiary level documented evidence of enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115).
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems
4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN
   
   

Requisition ID: REQ697130
Applications Close: 8th October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about theapplication process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.

For inquiries about the role, contact:

• Westmead Hospital - Aayush Gaire at [email protected]

• Black Mount Druitt Hospitals – Julia Shaw at [email protected]
  
  

• Gain valuable experience across leading hospitals
• Deliver person-centred care in a supportive team
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle

Make a real difference every day by providing compassionate care and support to patients across Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Important Note: If you have already submitted an application for REQ662657, your application is still under consideration.
Please do not re-apply to this readvertised position

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour
Location: Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Westmead Hospitals

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is committed to providing excellence in healthcare, education, and research. You will join our supportive and collaborative nursing teams within Westmead Hospital, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, contributing to safe, high-quality care for our community.

• Work in a busy and dynamic acute care environment
• Be part of a patient-focused, multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Supportive culture that values learning, flexibility, and collaboration
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of wards and clinical settings
• Join a casual pool that offers flexible shifts to balance work and life

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will play an essential role in delivering patient-centred care under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Midwives.

• Assist nurses with routine technical support functions, including procedures and equipment
• Provide compassionate support with personal care, mobility, and daily needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support safe care delivery
• Actively contribute to a collaborative model of care, ensuring patient needs are met
• Promote a safe environment through effective communication and incident reporting

Ready to make a difference?
if you are committed to delivering excellent patient care and want the flexibility of working across two of Western Sydney’s largest hospitals, apply today to join our AIN Casual Pool. Be part of a team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Selection Criteria:

1. Successful completion of Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) with experience in acute care environments deemed appropriate by WSLHD or documented evidence of placement in 2nd Year as an undergraduate Registered Nurse at tertiary level documented evidence of enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115).
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems
4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN
   
   

Requisition ID: REQ697130
Applications Close: 8th October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about theapplication process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.

For inquiries about the role, contact:

• Westmead Hospital - Aayush Gaire at [email protected]

• Black Mount Druitt Hospitals – Julia Shaw at [email protected]