- 64 hours per fortnight, Ongoing Contract
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Temporary Contracts also available up to 80 hours per fortnight
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Various (or specific) clinical rotations, duration negotiable
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Hours & rostered days negotiable
At NHW we value courage, excellence, fairness, integrity, kindness and respect. Our vision is to deliver exceptional care for the community we serve. We currently have an opportunity for a friendly, compassionate and effective clinical pharmacist to join our award-winning and innovative team via a temporary contract.
Upon joining us, you will be well supported by the Pharmacy Leadership Team and your pharmacy & interdisciplinary colleagues, to provide generalist and/or specialist clinical pharmacy & medication management services as part of our team. You'll work closely with your pharmacy technician colleagues to ensure efficient and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services are delivered to your area of responsibility as rostered.
As this is opportunity is 6 days/fortnight within an established 5-day/week clinical pharmacy service, the successful candidate will be required work with their pharmacist colleagues to ensure seamless delivery of clinical pharmacy services across the fortnight, and across a range of rostered areas. Whilst usual clinical pharmacist rotations at NHW are 4 to 6 months long, applicants seeking an extended duration in their area of developing or recognised specialty practice are encouraged to apply.
As the successful candidate you will routinely utilise your supervision & feedback skills, overseeing and guiding the practice of pharmacy interns and students on placement, and you'll provide education & training inside and outside the pharmacy department.
You'll act as a pharmacy department representative and subject matter expert on relevant working groups and committee/s, commensurate with your experience, expertise and professional development goals.
About our health service:
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major public health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal Peoples. We respect and celebrate all forms of diversity, and welcome people from all walks of life to join our team.
About our Pharmacy Department:
Our team comprises 23 pharmacists, 3 pharmacy interns, 8 pharmacy technicians and an administrative assistant.
Our clinical pharmacists are currently rostered to rotations of varying duration in:
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Dispensary and Hospital In The Home,
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Day Oncology (with some on-site chemotherapy manufacturing performed in our aseptic/cytotoxic suite),
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Subacute/Rehabilitation/Geriatric Evaluation & Management,
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Medical Ward (2 pharmacists)
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Surgical Ward, Operating Theatre & Paediatric Ward (2 pharmacists)
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Inpatient Mental Health Unit,
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Intensive Care Unit,
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Emergency Department (including partnered pharmacist medication charting),
Our 3 pharmacy interns take responsibility (under pharmacist supervision) for services delivered to Day Surgery, Maternity/Special Care Nursery & Dialysis Units.
The clinical pharmacy team is also supported by a full-time Medication Safety & Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, and 1 day/week by our Education & Research Pharmacist.
We currently provide a limited weekend service, with 2 pharmacists on a short shift each Saturday and Sunday, 2 pharmacists and a technician on public holidays, and on-call (shared by 9 pharmacists as rostered) outside business hours. As the successful candidate you will be expected to participate in the weekend/public holiday/on call roster after a suitable period of orientation & training.
All our overnight inpatient areas have Omnicell Automated Medication Cabinets in place for medication inventory management, and we enjoy collaborative working relationships with our community and hospital-based pharmacy colleagues across the region as we routinely transition patients into & out of our care.
We are a team dedicated to lifelong learning, and personal & professional growth. As the first health service in Australia to offer the ANZCAP Pharmacist Registrar Training Program in Rural Health - Generalism, with two of our pharmacists commencing this training program in March 2026, we expect to commence our newly accredited ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident Training Program with our first Pharmacist Resident candidate before mid-year.
Our Region:
Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout northeast Victoria.
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Less than an hour by car to Albury airport, with direct flights to most east coast cities, and just over 2 hours via Hume Freeway to Melbourne's northern outskirts.
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Affordable public transport to Melbourne via VLine rail/coach, 2.5 to 3 hours to Southern Cross Station
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Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks including alpine resorts, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, produce, wineries and breweries, libraries, art galleries, regional farmers markets & festivals, and a thriving performing arts & culture sector.
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There are plenty of outdoor pursuits available for you to explore, with rivers, rail trails, mountain bike & hiking trails available to explore throughout the 4 seasons, right across the northeast and high country.
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Numerous childcare, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, public and private.
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https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
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https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
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Kinder & Pre-school Live Wangaratta
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Primary Schools Live Wangaratta
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Secondary Schools Live Wangaratta
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Journey planner - Public Transport Victoria
The successful applicant will benefit from:
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Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits are available.
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If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
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5 weeks annual leave and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. Full time employees are able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
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Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
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Employee Assistant Programs (EAP).
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Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
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NHW Social Club for discounted events and activities.
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Support for our diverse workforce.
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Free on-site parking.
Applying for the role:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange an interview. In-person interviews at NHW are preferred, but not essential.
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For a confidential discussion, contact Susan Trevillian, Director of Pharmacy - (03) 5722 5324 or 0438 436 785
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Position Descriptions (PD) can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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To apply - hit "Apply Now/Join Now" or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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Include with your CV and cover letter, a statement addressing the key selection criteria & desirable selection criteria from the PD;
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Include a completed Employment Statutory Declaration form;
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Include your confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption;
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If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, include a valid visa demonstrating your right to live & work indefinitely in Australia.
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All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria;
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You may also elect to include a link to an online portfolio such as via ANZCAP or other platforms, containing evidence of practice that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience.
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Applications close Sunday, 28th June 2026
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date.
If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353
