Grade 2 Operational Pharmacist

Reference Number: 1271

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Pharmacy

Description:

As Australia's only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital's (the Eye and Ear) has been providing care for the senses for 160 years. The Eye and Ear has over 100 different specialist clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24 hour emergency eye and ear, nose, and throat service. The Eye and Ear provides care annually for around 250,000 patients, with over 200,000 outpatients, nearly 40,000 emergency patients and over 14,000 inpatients. The hospital has recently undergone a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

Our Vision

We will inspire and advance specialist eye and ENT care

Our Mission

We aspire to be the world's leading eye and ear health service through:

Outstanding patient experience

Exemplary leadership

Inspiring our people

Building a platform for the future

Our Values - Integrity, Care, Collaboration, Excellence

About the Role

Grade 2 Operational Pharmacist – Dispensary (Full time, 40 hours/week with RDO)

We are seeking an experienced pharmacist to contribute to our pharmacy team as the Operational Pharmacist in our Specialist Dispensary. This role offers the chance to develop organisational, clinical and interpersonal skills in a newly redeveloped state-of-the-art specialist hospital.

This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality dispensary services at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. Key responsibilities include dispensing of specialised medicines, provision of medicines information and patient education, assisting in supervision of aseptic manufacturing, and maintaining a safe and efficient pharmacy dispensary service in line with best practices, hospital polices and legal requirements. This position also contributes to quality improvements in the dispensary area.

We are looking for someone who has:

Registration as Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions

Previous hospital pharmacy experience in an Australian setting

Interest in developing skills in ophthalmology and ENT

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

Prior experience using Merlin dispensing software is highly desirable, but not essential

We are located in East Melbourne, close to public transport, the Fitzroy Gardens and a short walk to the CBD. We offer considerable employee benefits, including tax effective salary packaging arrangements and five weeks annual leave. The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital offers a reward and recognition program, employee assistance program and subsidised car parking. The Pharmacy team received the CEO's Team Excellence Award in 2024.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital we are committed to supporting people with disability gain employment and develop their careers with us – if you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role please contact Amy Crow, Director of Pharmacy, phone

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Applications close 26/11/2025

Early applications are encouraged prior to the application closing date. Application screening processes will be conducted as applications are received.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status. It is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.