Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight: 48

Job Category: Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id: 5950

• Join a dedicated and innovative pharmacy team in a supportive teaching hospital sub-acute environment at the McKellar Centre
• Enjoy a clinical pharmacist role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Part time role (48 hours per fortnight) with access to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services cover the full spectrum—from primary care and community services to aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility

Major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities across the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs in the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. The Pharmacy Department is staffed by 120 EFT staff across the acute site (University Hospital Geelong), the rehabilitation and aged care site (McKellar Centre) and the private hospital (St John of God). The department provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services, with a high degree of specialisation in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship and radiopharmacy. Service expansion includes the @home pharmacy program. The Pharmacy Department supports undergraduate and postgraduate education and the medical course at Deakin University, with pharmacy practice research and collaborations with Monash University and other facilities. Staff are supported for continuing education and postgraduate studies. The SHPA residency program is offered. The pharmacy is innovative in its practice with electronic discharge prescribing, a robotic dispensing and inventory system, and the pharmacy @home program expanding. Quality use of medicines and medication safety activities are led by pharmacy across campuses. Pharmacy technicians support clinical pharmacists and undertake sterile and oncology preparation. The Beth Allerton Family Oncology Pharmacy provides a dedicated facility for chemotherapy preparation, clinical trials, outpatient dispensing and patient counselling within the Cancer Centre.

About The Role

Undertake and develop your skill set in a range of hospital pharmacy settings within Barwon Health.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensure appropriate drug utilisation through implementation of hospital policy and formulary guidelines/restrictions, and through liaison with medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in appropriate ward rounds and planning meetings.
• Participate in the intern and student programs.
• Initiate and participate in clinical pharmacy research projects and present at professional conferences, where appropriate.
• Assist team members in delivering a clinical pharmacy service at the McKellar Centre
• Ensure all work is complete accurately on time and in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About The Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are dedicated to achieving our vision: By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

About Geelong

Geelong origins derive from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, thought to mean "Tongue of Land." Geelong offers a range of lifestyle options including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural living. It is home to world-class schools and education providers, with easy access to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, as well as abundant parklands, sports and entertainment, and thriving dining and shopping.

• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Access to parklands, sports and entertainment, and dining and shopping options.

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. See Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards for details. We are a Totally Smoke Free workplace. For application assistance, email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au. We do not accept resumes via email. Before starting, all new employees must complete a Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. This role requires evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact

Contact person: Rachel Fyfe

Email: rachel.fyfe@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 1636

Application closing date: 24 September 2025

Position Description

Instructions for Internal Candidates only: If you are currently a Barwon Health employee, follow the links provided on how to apply.

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