Deputy Director of Pharmacy

About the role

Hunter New England Health is recruiting a Deputy Director of Pharmacy for Tamworth Hospital, a 288-bed major referral hospital that supports 12 rural and regional hospitals in the New England North West. The role leads daily pharmacy operations, strengthens professional services and drives service development, quality improvement and strategic initiatives across the region. It is a permanent full-time position of 38 hours per week, classified as Pharmacist Grade 4.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse pharmacy team, building capability and supporting professional growth
• Champion medication safety and high-quality pharmacy services
• Shape the future through service development, quality improvement and strategic initiatives
• Grow future talent through education, training and professional development
• Influence beyond the hospital through district committees, working groups and service-wide decisions

Required profile

• Established or developing leadership experience, sound judgement and the confidence to manage competing priorities in a busy hospital environment
• Passion for medication safety, service improvement and developing people
• Understanding of healthcare governance and effective operational management
• Ability to build strong relationships and turn ideas into practical improvements
• General registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with a current passport; no visa sponsorship available

Required skills

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice, including managing an advanced clinical pharmacy service
• Demonstrated understanding of quality improvement principles and problem analysis
• Teamwork, collaboration and communication

What we offer

• Pay of $146,446.46 to $151,280.81 plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Monthly allocated days off, 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
• Salary packaging up to $11,600 plus novated leasing, and a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program and the Welcome Experience for settling into the community

Applications close on 5 November 2026. Candidates apply online, addressing the selection criteria with examples of their experience and approach.