Senior Medication Safety Pharmacist (Part‑time, Fixed‑term)

About the role

The Royal Women’s Hospital is seeking a Senior Medication Safety Pharmacist on a part‑time (0.2 FTE) fixed‑term basis until August 2027. You will join a dedicated pharmacy team delivering specialised medication management across maternity, neonatal and women’s health services.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage quality‑use‑of‑medicine activities across the hospital.
• Assess and analyse reported medication‑related clinical incidents, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Review guidelines, protocols and patients’ medication charts to ensure best‑practice prescribing.
• Participate in clinical activities including ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Implement hospital medication policies and liaise with medical and nursing staff to promote safe medicine use.
• Support training, mentorship and supervision of intern pharmacists and pharmacy students.

Required profile

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong patient‑centred focus.
• Positive, professional attitude aligned with the hospital’s collaborative culture.

Required skills

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) with full AHPRA registration.
• Post‑graduate qualification or certification in pharmacy‑related discipline.
• Experience in medication safety, clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Well‑developed time‑management and organisational abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive pro‑rated salary $108,820‑$123,905 per year plus superannuation and salary packaging.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment focused on learning and professional development.
• Access to a range of specialised services and research opportunities within a leading women’s health hospital.