Operational Pharmacist

Overview

Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy
Req Id - 5949

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, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility

Major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong CBD, the McKellar Centre 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 programs across 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 team includes 82 EFT pharmacists, 6 pre-registration pharmacists and support staff, and provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services. There is a high degree of specialisation in clinical pharmacy, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship and radiopharmacy. Service expansion includes the @home pharmacy program. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education and in the medical course at Deakin University, with focus on 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 uses electronic discharge prescribing, a robotic dispensing and inventory system, and a 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 within the outpatients dispensary and operational pharmacy areas within Barwon Health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate drug utilization through implementation of hospital policy and formulary guidelines/restrictions, and through liaison with medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in the intern and student programs.
• Initiate and participate in pharmacy research projects and present at professional conferences, where appropriate.
• Assist team members in delivering an operational pharmacy service to patients, hospital wards, clinics and departments within Barwon Health.
• Ensure all work is completed 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 our 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 $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.

About Geelong

Geelong is derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, meaning "Tongue of Land." Geelong offers lifestyle options including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural living. It is close to world-class schools, the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, with abundant parklands, sports and entertainment, and thriving dining and shopping.

• Geelong is home to world-class educational providers.
• Proximity to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast.
• Access to parks, leisure facilities and diverse dining and shopping experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and talents, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of background, abilities or identities. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and from those with disabilities or diverse identities. If you require reasonable adjustments or support during recruitment, we will assist you. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and adhere to the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards. We are proudly Totally Smoke Free. For application assistance, email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au; resumes should not be sent via email. Prior to commencement, new employees must provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. The 2025 influenza vaccination evidence may be required.

Contact person: Rachel Fyfe
Email: rachel.fyfe@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 1636
Application closing date: 24th September 2025

Position Details

Position Description and notes for internal candidates are available as part of the application process.

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