Job Description:

Role Title: Pharmacist
Role Type: Max term, Part-time until 30th Sept 2026
Role Grade: Pharmacist Grade 1
Department Name and Location: Correctional Health Pharmacy, Parklea Correctional Centre
Salary: $83,734.08 base salary per annum.

Better and fair 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:

This is a Max term, part-time (4 days a week) position until 30th Sept 2026. The successful applicant must be available work rotational shifts, Monday to Sunday including public holidays.
Provide patient centred pharmaceutical care within a primary health setting. Work in coordination with the clinical teams delivering treatment to patients of the Parklea Correctional Complex with a range of health conditions including, mental health, opioid treatment program, infectious disease, alcohol and other drugs and chronic health conditions.
Provide pharmacy services in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice guidelines and standards.
Dispense medication safely and accurately as ordered by medical staff within a reasonable timeframe as agreed with Senior Pharmacist and Medical staff, without compromising patients’ health and safety and in accordance with pharmacy professional standards.
Maintain records for dispensing in accordance with requirement of the relevant legislation and policy guidelines.
Supply S8 and S4D drugs and maintain records in accordance with requirements of the relevant legislations and policy guidelines.
Participate in the pharmacy educator programs for pharmacy technicians, new pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Participate in the orientation and induction program for new pharmacy staff. Participate when required in development and delivery of educational programs by the pharmacy department. Meet the AHPRA Pharmacy Boards requirements for currency of practice and continuing professional development.

About You:

Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
Pharmacy qualifications conferred by tertiary education institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy with full Pharmacist registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions on scope of practice.
Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services.
Must be able to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications.
Experience in hospital pharmacy service or within correctional health will be regarded favourably.

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.

About Parklea

In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre.

A major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,800 male patients.
Our team of clinical & non-clinical employees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates.
A dynamic place where our people tend to learn a lot & diversify their skills & healthcare experience.
Our employees at Parklea receive additional environmental allowances based on the position.
Onsite free parking, a café, gym, and changing room facilities.

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 22nd May 2026

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

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