- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-time or part-time, ongoing and fixed-term opportunities
- Salary: Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health has an exciting opportunity for experienced and motivated pharmacists to join our talented team as a Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational. Multiple full-time and part-time positions are available in permanent and fixed-term roles.
This is an exciting opportunity for pharmacists looking to expand and develop their clinical and operational skills within a supportive hospital environment. Comprehensive orientation and training will be provided, with ongoing support from our experienced pharmacy team to help you develop your skills and experience across a range of clinical areas.
Key responsibilities:
The Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational, provides expert professional knowledge and skills to ensure:
- Patient outcomes are optimised by working to achieve Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).
- Optimal doses of the most appropriate medicine are given at the right time to the correct patient.
- Prescribers and patients are supported to maximise the clinical benefits of medicines and minimise the risk of developing unwanted reactions.
- Professional competence and continuing education activities are maintained to assist in teaching pharmacy students and pharmacy interns.
- Education, research and operational activities within the department are supported.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Provide expert professional knowledge across a broad range of clinical and operational areas to ensure that patient outcomes are optimised.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and participate in clinical education programmes.
- Develop and maintain information technology skills and contribute to the development of innovative Pharmacy Services.
- Work independently and as part of a team and assign priorities to responsibilities to meet time constraints and deadlines.
- Be able to work across multiple sites.
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 8 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact:
Name: Christine Tzimos
Title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0466 533 581
Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Workforce
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0478 279 950
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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
