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Location: Multiple Western Health sites
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Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
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Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
Western Health is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivate Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team supporting Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care services.
This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) role providing high-level clinical pharmacy services within the Emergency Department and broader critical care environment. You will work closely with the Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Unit pharmacy teams to optimise medication management and support safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services within a fast paced, complex clinical environment. The successful applicant will play an integral role in improving patient outcomes through Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) and medication safety initiatives, research projects and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver exceptional care to critically unwell patients.
Working alongside experienced clinicians across the Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care services division, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, contribute to service improvement initiatives and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
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Support the Senior Pharmacists – Emergency Medicine and Senior Pharmacists – Intensive Care Unit in delivering critical care pharmacy services across Western Health
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Provide expert clinical pharmacy services to patients in Division of Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Services
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Participate in medication safety, quality improvement and research activities.
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Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
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Complete medication reconciliation, medication reviews, and clinical interventions for high priority patients
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Contribute to education and training of pharmacy staff, students, and clinical teams
About You:
You are a collaborative and patient focused clinical pharmacist who enjoys working in fast paced environments and contributing to high quality clinical care.
You will bring:
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Minimum 3 years’ broad hospital pharmacy experience across emergency medicine or a broad range of clinical specialities such as general medicine, cardiology, surgical services, or similar
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Flexibility to work within an extended hour shift model (8-hour shifts between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm), including weekends and rotate through Western Health sites
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Strong clinical judgement with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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A demonstrated passion for patient safety, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
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Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
Click here for the Position Description.
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
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about patient care and innovation, 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 18 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Namita Warrior
Title: Lead Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Services
Phone: 0478 272 282
Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Workforce
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.
