About the role
Mater Pharmacy have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, professional Pharmacist to join our Clinical Services team, in a full time, maximum term position for 6 to 12 months (with possibility of extension to be discussed in future).
We welcome pharmacists with previous hospital experience and other Pharmacists looking for a chance to build clinical pharmacy skills and experience as on-the-job training will be provided to support your transition into hospital pharmacy.
Mater Health Services, Southeast Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals at South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland caring for over 500,000 patients each year and we are looking forward to the expansion of our Springfield hospital in 2026 to include a wider range of services including maternity, paediatrics and emergency care.
Mater Pharmacy provides a clinical service to all inpatient areas and some outpatient clinics, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong, unified, inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.
Salary range: $43.68 – $58.59 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
This is a rotational position working across the pharmacy dispensary as well as inpatient wards of our South Brisbane, Springfield and/or Redland campuses. You will work closely with hospital staff and patients to deliver a consistently high level of clinical pharmacy service by providing customers, patients, carers and other health professionals with support and information relating to medication and medication safety practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Compiling and documenting best possible medication history for hospital inpatients
- Reconciliation and clinical review of prescribed medications
- Managing supply of inpatient and discharge medications for hospital patients and some outpatients
- Preparation of discharge medication and discharge medication information
- Checking prepared medications prior to delivery to wards and patients
- Medication education and counselling for patients and their carers
- Working within a team of pharmacists, technicians and students providing supervision and assistance as required and contributing to improvement activities
- Liaison with external facilities and community health care providers to ensure continuity of care for individual patients
- Providing medication related information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.
You will be working across public and private inpatient areas including general medical, surgical and obstetric wards as well as the inpatient dispensary which manages medication distribution to all clinical areas including day units, procedural areas, Hospital in the Home and the Mater Infusion Clinic.
Depending on your experience and interest, opportunities exist to develop clinical pharmacy skills and expertise within a range of clinical specialties:
- obstetrics and gynaecology
- special care and neonatal intensive care
- paediatrics and adolescent health
- oncology and haematology
- adult intensive care
- coronary care and interventional cardiology
The central dispensary also provides an extended hours service for all our hospitals so the role will require you to be available to work weekdays as well as sharing the evening, public holiday, weekend and on-call rosters.
Mater Pharmacy is dedicated to the exceptional care and service of all our patients and customers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service and strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism in all our services. In addition to clinical pharmacy services, we provide traditional community pharmacy medicines and retail products to patients, visitors and staff.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- APHRA registration to practice as a Pharmacist (without restrictions)
Other highly regarded attributes include:
- Prior demonstrated experience in ward-based clinical pharmacy
- The flexibility to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and on-call (with training)
- The ability to work at all Mater Hospital locations including South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield
Please include a short explanation of your relevant experience, abilities and skills in your cover letter.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding the role, please contact please contact Pharmacy Administration on 07 3163 8220.
Applications close on Monday 9th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
