Description Senior Pharmacist – Quality Use of Medicines

- Ongoing, Full Time Role - 80 Hours per Fortnight with a Monthly ADO
- Parkville location, with multiple transport options
- Up to $123,905 base (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. About The Team The Pharmacy department at Peter Mac provides a comprehensive patient-focused service, incorporating all facets of creative clinical pharmacy practice. Specialised areas include antimicrobial stewardship, quality use of medicines, pharmacogenomics, clinical cancer informatics, medicines information, and clinical education. The department has an ongoing commitment to practice-based research and offers opportunities for involvement to all staff.

About The Role The Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Pharmacist (1.0 FTE) is responsible for oversight and coordination of all medication safety in the organization in accordance with the National Standards for Safety and Quality in Healthcare. This role includes monitoring prescribing trends, performing audits, and utilising and evaluating data to inform and drive medication safety and quality improvement initiatives.

The QUM Pharmacist works collaboratively with Quality and Safety and Precinct Partners, and represents the pharmacy department within the healthcare service.

About You We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated pharmacist to lead our Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) program within a collaborative team of medicines stewardship pharmacists, quality leaders and multidisciplinary clinicians.





You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation, influence practice, and lead initiatives that improve medication safety, governance and the quality use of medicines.

You’ll Bring With You

- AHPRA registration, or be eligible for registration.
- Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of quality use of medicines principles and medication safety.
- Previous experience in oncology pharmacy practice is highly desirable.

Our Benefits We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
- Flexible working hours

Inclusion and belonging Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. Join us! If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.



Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Marliese Alexander, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, Quality and Research , at [email protected] or 855 96137. Applications Close: 11:59PM Wednesday 19 August 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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