Job Description
Posting Start Date: 01/09/2026
Req ID: 6206
Job Title: Senior Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
Permanent Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight
Located in Peninsula University Hospital
Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3 Year 1 - Year 4 (SX6 - SX81)* plus super
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
Join a dedicated and highly collaborative Clinical Pharmacy team delivering safe, patient-centred medication management across Peninsula Care Group. Based within the busy Emergency Department and Emergency Short Stay Unit at Peninsula University Hospital, this role is integral to a multidisciplinary team providing care for a diverse range of acute and complex patients. As the Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine, you will lead and advance clinical pharmacy services, drive medication safety and quality improvement initiatives, support innovative pharmacist-led models of care, and contribute to education, research and workforce development, helping to improve patient outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced emergency care environment.
Please click here to see the Position Description.
Skills & Experience Required
Registered pharmacist with AHPRA Pharmacy Board of Australia, with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
Significant experience in provision of clinical pharmacy services in Emergency Medicine and experience in other clinical specialties.
Experience in the critical evaluation of medical literature and demonstrated ability to translate into clinical practice.
Experience in supervision and mentoring staff.
Demonstrate commitment to further education and self-directed learning.
Benefits
Step into state-of-the-art facilities
Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
For role specific information, please contact Lynette Ear
[email protected]
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at
[email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).
The role ceases advertising on 12 September 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We kindly ask that all applications be submitted through the advertised application link, as applications received via email are unable to be progressed.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/
Additional Information
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
- Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.
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