Medication Safety Pharmacist

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 40 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy

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Enjoy a medication safety role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding, with high levels of responsibilityPromote a culture of medication safety across Barwon Health through multidisciplinary collaboration, monitoring, education, research, and continuous improvement initiatives Temporary Part Time, 40 hours a fortnight (Parental Leave), enjoy work life balance in our stunning region 

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 available through Barwon Health 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 the efforts of more than 9000 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 

Our 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 spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various 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 staffing consists of 76 EFT pharmacists, 6 pre-registration pharmacists and support staff. The Department provides clinical pharmacy services, aseptic and oncology preparation, HITH and outpatient services. A high degree of specialisation exists in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship and radiopharmacy. Service expansion has included @home pharmacy services.

The Pharmacy Department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education and in the medical course at Deakin University. Pharmacy practice research is a focus with local and collaborative projects with universities, particularly Monash University and other healthcare facilities. Staff are supported for continuing education and postgraduate studies. The SHPA residency program is offered.

The Pharmacy is innovative in its approach to practice with electronic discharge prescribing and a robotic dispensing and inventory system and 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:Working alongside the Lead Medication Safety Pharmacist to ensure monitoring, compliance and ongoing improvement is achieved towards the actions required in NSQHS Standard 4.   Monitoring, disseminating, developing and implementing action plans in response to medication errors, safety alerts, legislative changes and new or updated jurisdictional guidelines. Undertaking audit, writing reports, developing and reviewing policies and procedures and providing staff education.  Participating in medication safety and quality use of medicine initiatives from Safer Care Victoria, the Vic TAG QUM group, SHPA and other relevant bodies. Performing the functions of the Medication Safety Committee.Ensure appropriate drug utilization 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.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 you

Essential;

Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRAHospital pharmacy experience with clinical or project experience Experience or special interest in Medication Safety or Quality Use of Medicines

Desirable;

Skills in change management, building sustainable change and human factors engineering Familiar with relevant state and national policies and tools that facilitate medication safety and QUMRelevant Masters postgraduate qualification are completed or are being pursued with commitment

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 all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - 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 satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramWide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your careerAttractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong 

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homesGeelong is home to world class schools and education providersDoorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf CoastAppreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoplesLGBTIQA+ community membersPeople of all gender identitiesPeople with disabilityCulturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email. 

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Rachel Fyfe

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Email: 

Advertising closes: 28th, November 2025

Position Description

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

Instructions for Internal Candidates only  

 

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