Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations Manager

Job Description:

• Role title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Operations Manager

• Role type:  Permanent full time

• Role grade: Grade 5

• Department and location:  Pharmacy, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $144,012.33 - $147,542.7 + super

Better and fairer 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

• Lead the delivery of high-quality dispensary and clinical services provided by the SVHS Pharmacy Team, ensuring these services meet hospital objectives and are delivered safely and efficiently.

• Innovate and improve services by collaborating with Team Leaders to develop innovative and efficient service models, support quality improvement and research activities, and implement new technologies to optimise service delivery.

• Act as an escalation point for team members and external stakeholders, and create and sustain systems that support daily operational management (including workforce planning and smart rostering).

• Play a central role in the Pharmacy Leadership Team, working closely with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Corporate Services) and Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Investigational Drugs) to influence strategy, culture, and service excellence across the department.

• Active support, participation and commitment to the professional development of the department including programs of education, quality use of medications, practice-based research and contributing to a creative, innovative patient-centred pharmacy services aligned to SVHS strategic goals

About you

• Hold current AHPRA registration as a pharmacist with no scope on conditions of practice.

• Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with a strong background in operational leadership

• Possess in-depth knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth pharmacy legislation and regulatory standards

• Have proven experience with Drug Committee processes, formulary management, and policy implementation

• Demonstrate sound understanding of HR practices, including recruitment and performance management

• Experienced in managing pharmacy inventory and financial systems within a hospital setting

• Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills to coordinate complex services

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Not for profit organisation providing public health care to the people of NSW

• NSW Health affiliated organisation where your prior service is recognised and transferred

• 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 St Vincent hospital and Pharmacy

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

• Dynamic and diverse Pharmacy team committed to excellence in patient-centred care and dedicated to your professional growth through education, training, and research.

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.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 14 July 2025.

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

For more information contact Peter Samios, Director of Pharmacy on 02 8382 2780 or peter.samios@svha.org.au

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

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