Employment Type - Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id - 8121 Lead a specialised Cancer Pharmacy team delivering life-changing patient care

Shape the future of cancer pharmacy through leadership, innovation and quality improvement

Enjoy professional development, salary packaging and a collaborative multidisciplinary workplace About the role The Operations Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a high-quality cancer pharmacy service across Barwon Health. This role focuses on the operational management of the cancer pharmacy department, including all aspects of aseptic compounding, cleanroom compliance and workforce leadership.

Working closely with the Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Associate Director of Pharmacy, Cancer Services, you will ensure safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery while supporting staff development, medication safety and continuous improvement across cancer services.

Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the cancer aseptic preparation unit, ensuring safe and accurate preparation of anti-cancer therapies and compliance with compounding standards

Provide operational leadership, including rostering, staff supervision, workforce planning and support for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within Cancer Services

Support financial and medication governance, including PBS claims, medication access programs, stock management and service sustainability initiatives

Drive education, training,



quality improvement and accreditation activities to maintain best practice standards across cancer pharmacy services What we’re looking for Registered Pharmacist with AHPRA and an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Pharmacy

Minimum 8 years’ experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy, including at least 3 years in cancer services

Strong knowledge of cancer treatments, aseptic compounding, cleanroom operations and medication safety standards

Proven leadership, communication and team management skills with a commitment to education, quality improvement and patient-centred care Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon

Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Extensive professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging benefits Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds,



faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] All appointments are subject to: Satisfactory Police Record Check

Immunisation Status Clearance

Working with Children Check (if applicable) To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Pene NevettEmail: [email protected]: (03) 4215 2675 Application closing date: 1 September 2026 Internal applicants: If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon

Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

📌 Operations Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services (Newtown)
🏢 Barwon South West
📍 Newtown