Education Pharmacist - Grade 2
- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
Western Health is seeking a passionate Grade 2 Education Pharmacist to support the teaching and training of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, students and technicians.
You will work within a dedicated education team to develop and build capability in a young and rapidly growing pharmacy workforce. This is a diverse role offering opportunities to be involved in staff training and development, service development and quality improvement.
This position is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and available now.
Key responsibilities:
As an Education Pharmacist, you will:
- Support the orientation, training and mentoring of pharmacists, pharmacy interns, students and technicians.
- Identify and deliver training needs to build capability in the pharmacy workforce.
- Be actively involved in developing and delivering department education programs.
- Promote education, training, and research opportunities, supporting continuous professional development and practice advancement.
About you:
You are a team player with experience in clinical education and a passion for staff development. You will bring:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist across a range of clinical areas.
- Strong understanding of different learning and supervision styles and a proven record in training and educating pharmacy staff.
- Well-developed written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement.
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.
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 being involved in developing and building capability in our young and growing workforce, 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 October 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Julie Vi
Title: Senior Pharmacist - Education
Phone: 0466 377 535
Email: Julie.Vi@wh.org.au
Alternate Contact: Ashlei Mornement
Title: Lead Pharmacist - Education and Research
Phone: 0466 299 318
Email: Ashlei.Mornement@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.
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