Date: 24 Aug 2026
Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AU
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Company: theroyalch
The Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
This is a permanent, full-time position within the Pharmacy Department, Division of Access and Clinical Operations. You will provide senior clinical and operational expertise within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service to ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of clinical trials and novel therapies. You will play a key role in service development, quality improvement, education, research support and stakeholder engagement, enabling equitable access to clinical research opportunities for eligible patients at The Royal Children's Hospital.
Internally, this position may also be known and/or referred to as: Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacist.
Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 12 - Pharmacists.
Depending on experience and qualifications, this will range from SX6 (Grade 3, Year 1) to SX81 (Grade 3, Year 4), from $108,820.40 to $123,905.60 per annum, plus superannuation.
What you’ll achieve:
Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services supporting clinical trials, advanced therapies and novel treatment programs
Provide expert clinical advice and support to multidisciplinary teams, investigators, sponsors and research stakeholders
Coordinate and oversee the dispensing, preparation and management of clinical trial medications, including sterile and genetically modified organism (GMO) therapies
Lead and contribute to quality improvement, medication safety and service development initiatives within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service
Your skills and experience:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through AHPRA
Demonstrated clinical leadership experience and the ability to work effectively as a senior member of a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience in clinical trials and/or advanced therapies is highly desirable
Post graduate qualification or working towards
About the Department:
The Pharmacy Department provides comprehensive pharmacy services across The Royal Children's Hospital, supporting safe and effective medication management for children and young people. The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service has experienced significant growth and works closely with investigators, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, the University of Melbourne and multidisciplinary clinical teams to facilitate clinical trials and advanced therapies for paediatric patients.
What we offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) – 12 additional leave days per year, if FTE
Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
Convenient location & close to public transport
Staff immunisation drives
Special events
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Brian Lilley, Director of Pharmacy via ph: 03 9345 5493 OR email:
[email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Applications close: 08 September 2026.
