Senior Pharmacist - Women's & Children's Services
- Location: Sunshine Hospital (primarily)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist – Women’s and Children’s Services to provide senior clinical leadership and drive excellence in medication management across the Women’s and Children's Division.
This co-lead role offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice, lead quality and safety initiatives, and support the professional development of pharmacists working in women’s, children’s, and neonatal services.
This position is permanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and available now!
Key responsibilities:
As Senior Pharmacist – Women’s and Children’s Services, you will:
- Deliver expert clinical pharmacy services within women’s, children’s, and neonatal services.
- Lead and support pharmacists through supervision, coaching, and performance development, ensuring high standards of practice and professional growth.
- Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, guidelines, and medication protocols to support safe medication management for women, children, and neonates.
- Collaborate with key medical, nursing, and allied health stakeholders to improve patient outcomes through excellence in medication management.
- Engage in education, training, quality improvement and research, and departmental development activities to advance practice and support workforce capability.
About you:
You are an experienced hospital pharmacist with:
- At least five years of diverse hospital clinical experience, with demonstrated expertise in women’s, children’s and/or neonatal pharmacy practice.
- Excellent clinical judgement, up-to-date medication knowledge and a strong commitment to evidence-based care.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and support pharmacy staff within a dynamic clinical environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills.
- Proven experience in quality improvement, governance, and service development.
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 are a highly skilled clinical pharmacist with a passion for women’s, children’s and neonatal pharmacy practice, 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 3 March 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact:
Name: Charis Lau
Title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services
Phone: 0466 533 581
Email: Charis.Lau@wh.org.au
Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist - Workforce
Phone: 0478 279 950
Email: Grace.Easaw@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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