Senior Pharmacist - Medication Safety and Education

Pharmacy

Medical Scientist, Pharmacist and Psychologist EA 2021 -2025 (Grade 3 - SX6 – SX81)

80 hours per fortnight

Full Time Permanent

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Pharmacy Career?

Echuca Regional Health is seeking an experienced and innovative pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team as Senior Pharmacist - Medication Safety & Education.

This exciting senior leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of medication safety, clinical education and quality improvement across a progressive regional health service. Working closely with the Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will lead initiatives that enhance patient safety, strengthen workforce capability, and drive excellence in medication management throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

· Lead medication safety programs and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.

· Develop, deliver and evaluate pharmacy education and training programs for pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams

· Champion best-practice medication management and support innovative digital health and pharmacy service developments.

· Collaborate with senior leaders to implement strategic, operational and educational priorities.

· Design and implement quality improvement and risk management activities, including presentations and reporting at local, state and national forums

· Provide clinical pharmacy services as required, including participation in on-call and weekend rosters.





Qualifications/experience required:

· Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA, Membership of AdPha (or international equivalent).

· Minimum 8 years post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, including at least 3 years as a Grade 2 pharmacist (or equivalent).

· Demonstrated experience in medication safety, clinical education, quality improvement or implementation of new initiatives.

Why Work at ERH?

Shape the Future Step into a newly created senior leadership role designed to elevate medication safety and clinical education across the organisation

Lead Education and Professional Development Oversee and enhance pharmacy education programs, mentor clinicians and support the development of future pharmacy leaders

Strategic Influence Partner with pharmacy and hospital leaders to deliver innovative projects and contribute to departmental and organisational strategy.

Benefits

· Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

· Relocations and subsidised accommodation may be considered

· Health and wellbeing programs

· Career progression and skill development opportunities

· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

· Free onsite parking

· Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a solid sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

How to Apply:





All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

· A Cover Letter

· Resume

· Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘selection criteria’ to ***********@erh.org.au

For a copy of the Position Description please go to: ERH Website

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Brianna Leat, Director of Pharmacy on: (03) •••• •987 or *****@erh.org.au .

Applications Close: 16th August 2026 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact ***********@erh.org.au

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.

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