Clinical Pharmacist

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Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
• Employment Type: Ongoing and Fixed Term, Full Time

Overview

Western Health has an exciting opportunity for experienced and motivated pharmacists to join our team as a Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 (Rotational). Permanent and fixed-term full-time (80 hours per fortnight) positions are available. This is an opportunity to expand and develop clinical and operational skills within a hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert professional knowledge to ensure patient outcomes are optimised and Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) is achieved
• Ensure optimal doses of the most appropriate medicine are given at the right time to the correct patient
• Support prescribers and patients to maximise clinical benefits and minimise adverse reactions
• Maintain professional competence and undertake continuing education to assist in teaching pharmacy students and interns
• Support education, research and operational activities within the department

About You

• Provide expert professional knowledge across a broad range of clinical and operational areas to optimise patient outcomes
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and participate in clinical education programmes
• Develop and maintain information technology skills and contribute to innovative Pharmacy Services
• Work independently and as part of a team; prioritise responsibilities to meet deadlines and time constraints
• Be able to work across multiple sites

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a diverse and growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care each year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital, plus several community health and specialised services. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and innovative healthcare solutions.

Compensation, Benefits and Development

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
• Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning
• Access the Western Health Learning Academy for personalised learning pathways
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
• Mentorship and career support

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services, apply by following the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please sign in through the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jessica Rogers (Senior Pharmacist - General Medicine) on 0478 278 494 or via email Jessica.Rogers@wh.org.au. Alternatively contact Grace Easaw (Lead Pharmacist - Workforce) on 0478 279 950 or via email Grace.Easaw@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All appointments are subject to a Police Record Check, Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (where applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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