Intern Pharmacist - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ681244
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 04-Feb-2028
Remuneration: $1,576.39 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 16/08/2026
Contact: Jessica Lam - Dispensary Manager & Clinical Informatics Pharmacist on [email protected]| 96168323
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Fairfield Hospital is offering 1 pharmacy intern position for 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in hospital pharmacy within a supportive and structured training environment.
Our hospital internship will provide you an opportunity to gain experience and skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy. Providing exposure to a wide range of non-clinical and clinical activities that a hospital service provides. You will also be supported in fulfilling your ITP training requirements in preparation for your general registration.
Fairfield Hospital pharmacy is a team that dedicated in providing education, clinical teaching, and ongoing professional development. Ensuring that we create a supportive and structured approach in helping you gain fundamental knowledge and skills to build upon in your pharmacy career.
- Work within a supportive pharmacy team and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
- Gain hands-on clinical experience through structured rotations and mentorship from experienced pharmacists.
- Develop confidence in patient-centred care, including clinical medication review and patient counselling.
- Be part of a pharmacy department committed to education, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Are You the Right Fit?
Are you the right fit to grow, contribute, and thrive as an intern pharmacist in a supportive clinical team?
- Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Show genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development
- Value broad clinical exposure and actively seek opportunities to build knowledge
- Take initiative and contribute proactively to patient care and team activities
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Eligible to apply for Supervised Practice arrangements with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to the agreed date for commencement and enrollment in the National Intern Training Program for pharmacists.
- Describe a time when you encountered a clinical task, patient scenario, or medication-related issue that challenged your existing knowledge or skills. How did you respond, what steps did you take to develop your understanding, and how did the experience influence your future practice?
- Describe a time during employment, a clinical placement, or your studies when you received feedback about your performance, knowledge, or professional behaviour. Explain how you responded to the feedback and the impact it had on your subsequent practice or approach.
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Describe a situation where effective communication was critical to achieving a safe or successful outcome. Explain how you adapted your communication to the people involved, managed any challenges or differing viewpoints, and what you learned from the experience.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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