This is a Fixed Term, full-time position to cover parental leave for 12 months until September **** at 80 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Team of the Children's Cancer Centre. You will be responsible for managing and supervising the provision of clinical trials in the CCC Pharmacy with an emphasis on meeting international standards and growth. The role requires support for CCC clinical trials throughout the RCH and campus partners, with responsibility for set-up, day to day management, closure and financial cost recovery for oncology clinical drug trials.
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Senior Pharmacist - Oncology Clinical Trials OR Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) – Oncology Clinical Trials.
Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 12 - Pharamacists and will range from SX6 (Grade 3, Year 1) to SX81 (Grade 3, Year 4), from $108,****** to $123,******, plus Superannuation.
What you'll achieve:
Maintain and develop relationships with medical and technical staff within RCH, The Department of Paediatrics (University of Melbourne) and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Prepare and retain quotations and invoicing of clinical trials in conjunction with Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the RCH finance department
Commit to maintaining professional membership to relevant organisations including the Children's Oncology Group and the Australia Current Zealand Children's Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG)
Participate in the weekend and overtime roster, as required, and the on‐call roster for the Oncology Pharmacy
Your skills and experience:
Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
Registered to practice as a pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency & name appears on the register of the Pharmacy Board of Australia




Significant experience in oncology +/- clinical trials
About the Pharmacy Department:
The Pharmacy Department is a team of around 70 staff including pharmacists, technicians, and administrators. Our supportive and collaborative teams include Outpatients, Children's Cancer Centre, Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical trials, and Medicines Information, HiTH and Sterile Services and the Pharmacy Business Unit.
What we offer:
Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
Clinical Education Hub on‐site to support continued training and professional development
Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
Convenient location & close to public transport
Special events
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Support for working mothers including two on‐site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
Enjoy the convenience of an on‐site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
Other requirements:




Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world‐class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award‐winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
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📌 Senior Pharmacist (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Children's Hospital
📍 Melbourne