- Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed term
- Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Lead clinical excellence. Shape safer medication care. Make a difference for women, children and families.
Western Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Grade 3 Senior Pharmacist – Women’s and Children’s Services to provide senior clinical leadership across our Women’s and Children’s Services division.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who is ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence clinical practice, medication safety, service quality and the development of our pharmacy workforce across a diverse range of women’s and paediatric services.
As the Senior Pharmacist – Women’s and Children’s Services, you will provide expert clinical leadership to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medication management across the Division. This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical practice, lead service development and governance initiatives, mentor pharmacists, and contribute to education and research within one of Victoria's fastest-growing health services.
Key responsibilities:
This role will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership across Women’s and Children’s pharmacy services.
- Lead the development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks, standards and processes that support safe and consistent medication management.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health and operational leaders to strengthen multidisciplinary care.
- Provide leadership, supervision, professional guidance and performance development for pharmacists working across Women’s and Children’s Services.
- Contribute to the education and development of pharmacists, students and the broader multidisciplinary team.
About you:
This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative pharmacy leadership team committed to delivering contemporary clinical pharmacy practice and developing innovative approaches to meet the needs of our diverse Western Health community.
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist who brings:
- At least five years' hospital clinical pharmacy experience across diverse clinical settings.
- Demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience, ideally within women’s, paediatric or neonatal services.
- Strong understanding of medication safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, education and professional development.
- Experience managing or supervising hospital pharmacy staff (desirable).
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
- 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 emergency medicine and delivering outstanding patient centred care, 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 27 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Christine Tzimos
Title: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services
Phone: 0466 533 581
Email: [email protected]
Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Workforce
Phone: 0478 279 950
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.
