Senior Pharmacist - Medicines Policy and Strategy
- Location: Multiple Western Health Campuses
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
- Salary: SX6 to SX81
About the role
Western Health has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our pharmacy team as a Grade 3 Senior Pharmacist – Medicines Policy and Strategy. This position is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and available now!
This is a dynamic opportunity for a pharmacist passionate about driving innovation, standardisation, efficiency and supporting best care regarding medication use at our organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate and lead aspects of the development of high-quality, evidence-based medicines-related Policies, Procedures and Guidelines (PPGs) and medication protocols that support safe, standardised and sustainable medicines use across Western Health.
- Establish a consistent and efficient approach to the creation, review, and maintenance of all PPGs sponsored by the Director of Pharmacy, in accordance with the Western Health PPG Framework.
- Assist with the review and authorship of non-pharmacy sponsored PPGs, including collaboration with the Medicines Governance Pharmacist, and specialist pharmacists as required.
- Lead the development, standardisation, and governance of internal pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure consistency, quality and alignment with departmental processes and operational workflows.
- Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across the organisation.
About you:
- Experience engaging with multidisciplinary stakeholders to shape clinical policy and service delivery
- Demonstrated expertise in the development and governance of clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Excellent word processing, spread sheet and database software skills
- Experience in providing pharmacy services to a broad range of specialty areas
- Well-developed written, oral, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict management skills and the ability to co-operate with hospital staff and patients
- Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of pharmacy services, particularly a demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the AdPha Guidelines
- Experience in providing education and training to pharmacy staff and students
- Demonstrated capability to meet multiple time constraints and to determine workload priorities in order to complete targets by the set deadline
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, 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 16 September 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Derek Chai (Lead Pharmacist – Medicines Strategy) on 0440 102 325 or via email Derek.Chai@wh.org.au or alternatively contact James Polmear (Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations) on 0432 757 329 or via email James.Polmear@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.