Role Summary:
- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist – Transitions of Care to join our Pharmacy team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving medication safety for patients as they move between hospital, home and other healthcare settings. You will work closely with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure medication-related information is accurate, clearly communicated and effectively acted upon.
Key responsibilities:
As the Clinical Pharmacist – Transitions of Care, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services with a particular focus on preventing medication-related harm at transitions of care.
- Completing comprehensive medication reconciliation and medicines reviews.
- Identifying, investigating and resolving medication discrepancies.
- Providing evidence-based therapeutic recommendations to optimise medication use.
- Supporting safe and effective discharge planning.
- Providing medication education and counselling to patients and carers.
- Ensuring accurate and timely communication of medication information to GPs, community pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
- Supporting continuity of medication management as patients transition between care settings.
- Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
- Contributing to the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of transitions of care practices across Western Health.
- Supporting the implementation of evidence-based medication safety initiatives and quality improvement activities.
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.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning and medication management skills.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving medication discrepancies and medication-related risks.
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- Have a valid Australian drivers licence and be able to work across multiple sites including at home settings.
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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.
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 7 September 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact:
Name: Christine Tzimos
Title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services
Phone: 0466 533 581
Email: [email protected]
Alternate Contact: Li Fen Feng
Title: Senior Pharmacist – Transitions of Care
Phone: 0434 937 007
Email: [email protected]
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.
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