Pharmacist - Rotational

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Limited Term Full Time (until March 2026)
• Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team
• Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1, Year 1 - Year 6 or Grade 2, Year 1 - Year 4 (SW5 - SX5)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

About Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department at Peninsula Health operates across four campuses - Frankston, Golf Links Road (Frankston), Mornington and Rosebud. Clinical Pharmacy services are provided from satellite pharmacies located in patient care areas.

• We are a forward thinking, innovative team providing extended scope of practice services such as Partnered Pharmacist Medicine Charting, Pharmacist initiated e-prescription transcription service and pharmacist-led inflammatory bowel disease ambulatory clinic.
• We value research to support advances in practice.
• The department was one of the first to run a successful SHPA accredited residency program which has expanded in recent years. We run a highly regarded intern training program, undergraduate student placement program and research placements for local and international masters of pharmacy students.
• Pharmacy services will expand with the completion of the Frankston Hospital redevelopment

What You Will Be Doing

Exciting opportunity for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Rotational Pharmacist to join our dynamic Pharmacy team. You'll deliver safe, effective, and connected care across acute, sub-acute, mental health, and community health services. The role includes clinical service delivery, medication supply, and education, with rotation through diverse areas. Grade 2 applicants may take on additional responsibilities in specialised practice and education. Be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in patient care. This is a rotational role, and the successful candidate will participate in rotations to different sites, including The Mornington Centre, Golf Links Road, and Rosebud Hospital.

To view the position description, please use the following link: Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice, or an appropriate pharmaceutical qualification eligible for the registration.
• Demonstrate adequate level of clinical knowledge of current drug usage, interactions and
  
  counselling.
• Demonstrate highly developed communication and liaison skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• Recent hospital pharmacy experience working as a clinical pharmacist (desirable)

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team on , option 1.

For role specific information please contact Sarah Fotheringham on

The role ceases advertising on Sunday 7th September 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

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