About RCH

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has a vision of "A world where all kids thrive" and serves children and young people of Victoria and beyond. Founded in 1870, RCH offers a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients. With over 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds, the hospital handles more than 300,000 specialist clinic appointments, 90,000 emergency department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries annually.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus and partners with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. The hospital is committed to the Child Safe Standards, staff safety and a positive culture through its Compact, and maintains high employee engagement.

Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) – Formulary – Permanent Part‑Time (0.8 FTE)

This position is 64 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Department and focuses on supporting safe, effective and timely use of medications at RCH. You will work with the Chief Pharmacy Information Officer, Medicines Information and the Drug Usage Committee (DUC) to manage the formulary and inventory, monitor medication utilisation, and identify opportunities for quality improvement.

What You’ll Achieve

- Serve as the key point of contact for formulary management at RCH.
- Attend DUC meetings, produce minutes, and communicate outcomes to clinicians.
- Evaluate, review and manage the medication formulary based on clinical evidence, safety, efficacy and cost‑effectiveness.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to healthcare professionals on formulary‑related decisions and medication use.
- Lead paediatric pharmacy engagement with Safer Care Victoria and other statewide stakeholders, advocating for paediatric considerations in the Victorian Statewide Formulary and contributing to solutions for medicine access,



shortages and supply continuity.

Annual salary will range from $108,820.40 to $123,905.60 pro‑rata plus superannuation.

Your Skills and Experience

- Registered pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and name listed on the Pharmacy Board of Australia register.
- At least eight years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Extensive experience developing medication guidelines.
- Post‑graduate Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Significant clinical pharmacy experience, including paediatrics.

About the Department

The Pharmacy Department comprises approximately 70 staff, including pharmacists, technicians, and administrators. The team works across Outpatients, Children’s Cancer Centre, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Trials, Medicines Information, iT.H. & Sterile Services, and the Pharmacy Business Unit.

What We Offer

- Salary packaging.
- A culture of continuous improvement.
- Discounted staff parking, health and wellbeing programs, and a world‑class facility.

Other Requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with RCH "Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases" procedure.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH offers world‑class facilities, a supportive and cooperative culture, generous benefits, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. The hospital encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability. Vaccination against influenza and compliance with vaccination and background‑check requirements are part of employment conditions.

Ready to Join?

Apply online. Applications close on 31 July 2026.

Contact: Brian Lilley, Director of Pharmacy, Ph: , Email:

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📌 Senior Pharmacist (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne