About the role

We are seeking a motivated, professional Oncology Pharmacist to join our Clinical Services team, in a full-time permanent position.

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.

Mater Pharmacy provides a clinical service to all inpatient & outpatient areas 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

In this role, you will deliver high-quality pharmacy services that support the safe and effective use of medicines across Mater Health, especially for Cancer Care services at our Redland and South Brisbane campuses.

You will work closely with hospital staff and patients to deliver a consistently high level of clinical pharmacy service to hospital in-patients, chemotherapy day patients and out-patients. This will include supporting the Mater Cancer Care Centres which provide chemotherapy treatment and care for outpatients, as well as providing a clinical pharmacy service to public & private inpatient wards.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Screening and ordering chemotherapy from external and internal manufacturing facilities
• Checking prepared medications prior to delivery to clinical areas and to patients
• 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 medication information
• Medication education and counselling for patients and their carers
• 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.
• Working within a team of pharmacists, technicians and students providing supervision and assistance as required and contributing to improvement activities

You will have the opportunity to receiving training and also rotate between Mater Hospital Redland with day oncology care, and Mater Hospitals at South Brisbane campus which have both public and private inpatient areas including cancer care wards, and have the potential for training and work in our on-site cytotoxic and sterile production unit.

In all settings, you will provide customers, patients, carers and other health professionals with support and information relating to medication and uphold medication safety practices.

Our service to the hospitals is required 365 days per year so the role will include a share of evening, public holiday and weekend shifts as well as provision of an on-call service to all our facilities on a rostered basis.

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)
• Previous experience within a clinical / hospital oncology/haematology pharmacy setting

Other highly regarded attributes include:

• Prior experience with CHARM oncology software
• 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 Redland, South Brisbane, and Springfield

How to apply?

Please provide a brief cover letter (in addition to your CV) including a short explanation of your relevant experience, abilities and skills and why you are interested in this position at Mater.

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 9^th February 2026.
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.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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.