About this role
- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing or Fixed Term available
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health has an exciting opportunity for experienced and motivated pharmacists to join our dedicated team as a Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational. Full-time ongoing and fixed-term opportunities are available.
This is an exciting opportunity for pharmacists looking to further develop their clinical and operational skills within a hospital environment.
Key responsibilities:
The Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational, provides expert clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills to ensure:
- Patient outcomes are optimised by working to achieve Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
- Optimal doses of the most appropriate medicine are given at the right time to the correct patient.
- Prescribers and patients are supported to maximise the clinical benefits of prescribed medicines.
- Pharmacist Team Leads are supported in the supervision, orientation and mentoring of other rotational pharmacy staff.
- Key priorities, such as quality assurance, evaluations and operational activities within the department are supported.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Provide expert professional knowledge across a broad range of clinical and operational areas.
- Be able to act as a point of reference within an area of specialisation.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and deliver clinical quality assurance activities.
- Develop and maintain information technology skills and contribute to the development of innovative Pharmacy Services.
- Provide support and supervision to early career pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students as required.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about developing your clinical skillset and delivering Best Care to patients in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 October 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Christine Tzimos
Title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services
Phone: 0466 533 581
Email: [email protected]
Alternate Contact : Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Workforce
Phone: 0478 279 950
Email: [email protected]
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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