Oncology Informatics (CHARM) Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services

About the role

This is a senior specialist leadership position within Barwon Health's Cancer Services Pharmacy team, supporting the safe prescribing of cancer treatments through the governance, maintenance and ongoing development of the CHARM electronic prescribing system. Working with the Associate Director of Pharmacy, Cancer Services, the Oncology Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team and multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will oversee treatment pathways, clinical trial protocols, compounding worksheets, formulary management, user training and system improvements across Barwon Health and Colac Area Health.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain CHARM treatment pathways, including standard-of-care regimens and clinical trial protocols, aligned with current evidence and governance requirements.
• Oversee compounding worksheets and the regional CHARM drug formulary, ensuring accurate medicine information and compliance with relevant standards.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support, liaising with software vendors and IT teams to troubleshoot issues and implement upgrades.
• Lead CHARM governance and continuous improvement, including pathway audits, medicines usage reporting, policies and procedures, and business continuity planning.

Required profile

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy qualification, current AHPRA registration and at least eight years' hospital and clinical pharmacy experience, including a minimum of three years in cancer services.
• Sound clinical knowledge of cancer treatments and a commitment to medication safety, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and lead practice improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support system users.

Required skills

• Experience with CHARM, sterile compounding practices, pharmaceutical stability and compatibility, or pharmacy informatics is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position (80 hours per fortnight).
• Professional development, salary packaging and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
• Staff wellbeing program, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and extensive professional development opportunities.

Applications close on 25 November 2026; candidates apply through the official recruitment portal with a resume and a tailored cover letter. Shortlisting may start before the closing date. Internal applicants apply through the employee login or the intranet careers page. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police record check, immunisation status clearance and a Working with Children Check where applicable.