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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:
Are you looking to build your expertise in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care while making a real difference to patient outcomes?
Western Health is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 2 to join our Emergency Medicine Pharmacy team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit, supporting the care of complex and critically unwell patients.
Working alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in medication safety, clinical decision-making and optimising patient care. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to service improvement, education, research and advanced pharmacy practice initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
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Deliver clinical pharmacy services within the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit.
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Complete medication reconciliation, medication reviews and clinical interventions for high-priority patients.
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Provide expert medicines information and evidence-based recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
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Monitor and optimise medication therapy to improve patient outcomes and reduce medication-related harm.
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Participate in medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, quality improvement and research activities.
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'll bring:
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Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent.
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Eligibility for general registration with AHPRA.
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At least three years' experience as a clinical pharmacist across a broad range of clinical specialties.
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Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and professional development.
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Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent (desirable).
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Clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care or another critical care setting (desirable).
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Experience contributing to research, education or quality improvement initiatives (desirable).
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Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems such as Oracle Cerner (desirable).
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 emergency medicine, medication safety 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 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.
