Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Wollongong Hospital

Are you a strategic, hands-on pharmacist ready to lead teams, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding patient care across a complex hospital environment?

$144,012.33 - $147,542.73 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ617632 | Grade: Pharmacist Grade 5 | Applications close: 23 November 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Director of Pharmacy to play a key leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of our dynamic hospital pharmacy department. In this pivotal position, you’ll oversee procurement, inventory, clinical information systems, and operational workflows while supporting the Director of Pharmacy to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centred services. You’ll lead and mentor a skilled team of pharmacists and support staff, ensuring optimal workforce planning, compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of practice. With your strong clinical background, strategic mindset, and ability to navigate complex healthcare environments, you’ll help drive innovation, maintain high standards, and contribute to the ongoing development of our pharmacy services within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-         Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia without restrictions. Postgraduate qualifications in either Diploma of Hospital Pharmacy, Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy or any other relevant postgraduate qualifications and a minimum of 6 months experience in the relevant specialty or a minimum three years’ experience in hospital pharmacy including not less than 12 months, experience in the relevant specialty acceptable to the employer.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 implementing the 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Alastair Riddell at Alastair.Riddell@invalidemail.com