Grade 1 Pharmacist (Rotational)

About the role

Austin Health, a major provider of tertiary health services, education and research across three campuses in north-east Melbourne and statewide, is recruiting a Grade 1 Pharmacist (rotational) for its Pharmacy Department. The department sits within the Division of the Chief Medical Officer and provides medicines management care to patients across all three campuses. The role delivers comprehensive, patient-centred pharmaceutical care and supports service continuity while developing broad clinical expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to inpatients, ambulatory and home-based patients according to Advanced Pharmacy Australia Clinical Pharmacy (AdPha) standards, on a rotational basis
• Provide pharmaceutical care to dispensary patients and inpatients, dispense prescriptions and support drug distribution
• Manage the day-to-day operation of sterile and non-sterile manufacturing: verifying prescription orders, preparing and compounding aseptic and non-aseptic products, and releasing them after a final check
• Take part in supervision and workplace-based assessments such as ClinCAT, MiniCEX and MiniPAT
• Take part in quality assurance and improvement projects linked to patient outcomes, efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Required profile

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA and no restrictions
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Positive attitude, initiative and a commitment to excellence in patient care
• Interest in developing your skills; applications are encouraged even if not every requirement is met

What we offer

• Salary packaging for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• Wellness initiatives including discounted fitness memberships and health insurance offers
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, public transport access and car parking
• Mentoring and career development opportunities

Applications are reviewed as they come in and interviews may occur before the closing date. Appointments are subject to a National Police Check and, where required, a Working With Children Check. The application closes on 26 November 2026.