Key Points
- Employment Type: 6-month maximum-term, full-time.
- Location: Slade Pharmacy Mackay, located inside Icon Cancer Centre Mackay.
- Experience: Minimum 3-years Pharmacist experience in Community Pharmacy OR 1-year in Hospital Pharmacy.
At Icon, You Can
Have you reached the glass ceiling in Community Pharmacy or are you a Hospital Pharmacist ready to specialise and deepen your clinical expertise? Step into the field of oncology pharmacy where your skills are not only valued but vital to treatment outcomes.
- Specialist Training in Oncology Pharmacy– No prior clinical or oncology experience needed. We’ll provide comprehensive, hands-on training and mentorship.
- Career Progression – Access structured development through our National Careers Pathway initiative.
- Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside experienced Oncology Pharmacists, Nurses, and Oncologists in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ to read the stories of our incredible people.
What You’ll Do
Oncology Pharmacists are more than dispensers - they are integral to cancer treatment, contributing to complex treatment plans and directly affecting treatment outcomes. Unlike community pharmacy, where the focus is often on volume and retail, oncology pharmacy offers a highly technical, clinically rich environment where precision, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday practice.
Here, you’ll work closely with Oncologists, Nurses, and Technicians, manage specialised medications, and play a key role in patient care from diagnosis through to treatment and recovery. It’s a career move that’s not just a step forward - it’s a leap into a more professional, specialised, and impactful future.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-level clinical pharmacy services in oncology, including medication review, patient counselling, and treatment optimisation.
- Apply advanced professional judgement to complex oncology cases, supporting evidence-based care across the patient journey.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and patient-centred cancer care environment.
- Provide expert advice on oncology protocols, treatment regimens, and supportive care strategies.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and research activities within the oncology setting.
What You’ll Bring
You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment, and bring a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a patient-centred mindset. In this specialised setting, high-pressure situations are not uncommon, so strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise effectively are essential.
You don’t need prior clinical or oncology experience to succeed in this role. If you’re a Community Pharmacist with a solid foundation in pharmacy practice, a desire to expand your clinical knowledge, and a passion for delivering high-quality care - we’d love to support you in your next career step.
Eligibility Requirements
- Australian working rights, valid for at least 6-months from date of employment.
- Current AHPRA general registration
- Minimum 3-years Pharmacist experience in Community Pharmacy, OR 1-years in Hospital Pharmacy
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and manage interactions with doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in clinical or oncology pharmacy.
Amazing Benefits We Provide
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Paid Parental Leave and Purchasable Annual Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
About Slade Pharmacy
Established as a family business in 1965, Slade Pharmacy is underpinned by 60 years’ of pharmacy experience. Slade delivers pharmacy services and best clinical practice through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy employs more than 1,100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff. Slade has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and is dedicated to quality patient care delivered by an experienced team alongside longstanding partnerships with large private hospital groups.
For more information visit https://sladepharmacy.com.au/
To Apply
Please attach a resume and cover letter showing us why you’d love to join us, and what makes you a great fit for the role.
Pre-Employment Health Requirement
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.