Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 (Aged Care)
Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist – Aged Care
- Location: Primarily based at Footscray Hospital and Sunshine Hospital. Work at other Western Health locations may be required.
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Salary: Pharmacist Classification Grade 2 - Year 1 to Year 4 (SX2 to SX5)
About the role
Western Health has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our talented team as a Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist – Aged Care. This position is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and available from 01/07/2025.
Working under the guidance of both the Senior Pharmacist – Aged Care and Senior Pharmacist – Transitions of Care, you will be part of a growing and supportive team of skilled clinical pharmacists dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our aged care and transitions of care services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with demonstrated clinical expertise and a strong interest in aged care and transitions of care to expand their impact in a progressive hospital environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Pharmacist - Aged Care and Senior Pharmacist - Transitions of Care in providing aged care and transitions of care pharmacy services across Western Health.
- Actively participate in service development, including contributions to departmental projects, research activities, and quality improvement initiatives aimed at improved aged care and transitions of care services.
- Work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within the aged care and transitions of care settings.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Demonstrate at least 2 years of broad clinical pharmacy experience, ideally with exposure to aged care, general medicine, or transitions of care, and a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Apply expert professional knowledge to optimise patient outcomes through safe and effective use of medicines, particularly in vulnerable patient populations at transitional points of care.
- Have experience in orientating, mentoring, and supervising clinical pharmacy staff, interns and students, and serving as a positive role model for junior team members.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm in contributing to departmental educational and operational initiatives, including quality improvement activities, audits, and practice-based research.
- Display excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services in the aged care and transitions of care settings, 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 29 May 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact:
Contact: Mario Besic
Title: Senior Pharmacist – Aged Care
Phone: 0482 134 491
Email: Mario.Besic@wh.org.au
Alternate Contact: Li Fen Feng
Title: Senior Pharmacist – Transitions of Care
Phone: 0434 937 007 (Tue-Fri)
Email: LiFen.Feng@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.