Alice Springs Corrections Centre (ASCC) Pharmacist- Professional 2/ Professional 3

We are currently seeking an ASCC Pharmacist who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our multi-disciplinary pharmacy team. If you have a passion for Aboriginal or Remote Health, are interested in pursuing a career in the Northern Territory and keen to live and enjoy an easy-going lifestyle in the desert, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Pharmacy Team

The pharmacy team is a multi-disciplinary team providing medicines management services as an integral part of the broader NT Health Care Team. Striving to optimise the quality use of medicines through innovative patient care to improve the health of Territorians.

The small pharmacy team in ASCC includes a Senior Prison Lead pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician with more plans to grow the team as demand increases. This role is supported with close oversight from the Senior Pharmacist in Primary and Public Health Care (PPHC).

Hours of work are 8am – 4:21pm (flexibility in hours available), there is also no requirement to participate in the weekend and on-call rosters.

Benefits

• 15% additional salary market allowance
• Six weeks paid annual leave with 17% loading
• Three weeks personal leave per annum
• Superannuation contributions of 12% are paid by the NT government
• Salary sacrifice of up to $9010.00 into personal loans, residential rent and other specific items.
• Novated vehicle leasing options
• Salary sacrifice into superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance based on years of completed service (= $1000 for 1-3 years & $2000 for 3+ years of service).
• $10,000 Retention bonus after 1 year of service

Short-term health accommodation may be available for a nominal rent, subject to availability.

Relocation assistance is available for costs incurred moving to Alice Springs.

The Territory

The Northern Territory is a great place to live and work. The Territory is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse places. There are over 100 nationalities and around 140 social, cultural and religious organisations.

The desert climate supports a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. Spectacular natural attractions such as East and West Mac Donnell and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks are within easy reach.

Alice Springs Region supports a full calendar of community activities and events for families and individuals of all ages. For more information on living and working in the NT visit www.theterritory.com.au