Surgery Team Leader – Grade 4 Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Grade 4 (Lead) Clinical Pharmacist to head its surgical clinical pharmacy team. This full‑time, ongoing position provides an opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary group, drive quality improvement, and deliver innovative, patient‑centred pharmacy services across surgical and peri‑operative areas.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement clinical pharmacy services for surgical units and peri‑operative areas.
• Supervise clinical practice, ensure high‑quality patient care and meet patient‑focused KPIs.
• Manage, mentor and support pharmacists, technicians, interns and students.
• Lead quality‑use of medicines projects, safety initiatives and service development.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and key staff across RMH, including on‑call, after‑hours and weekend duties.

Required profile

• Current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
• At least 8 years of hospital pharmacy experience, with extensive work in surgery or peri‑operative medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a clinical team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Clinical pharmacy expertise in surgical and peri‑operative settings.
• Pharmacy management and leadership.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑free.
• Generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full‑time staff.
• Access to learning, development and diverse career opportunities.
• Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking and staff health services.