- Join a future focused pharmacy service providing innovative, patient-centred care.
- Every team member is empowered to deliver top-of-scope practice in a positive, inclusive culture

About the role

As the Deputy Director of Pharmacy (Clinical), you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of clinical pharmacy services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

Working closely with pharmacy and multidisciplinary leaders, you will oversee service delivery, workforce planning and clinical operations while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams, supporting workforce capability, and contributing to the achievement of the Pharmacy Department's strategic priorities and The Royal Melbourne Hospital's broader organisational goals.

Key Accountabilities

- Leading and overseeing clinical pharmacy services across RMH to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Driving the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative clinical pharmacy models of care.
- Leading and supporting a large team of pharmacists across multiple clinical areas.
- Fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Leading workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and professional development initiatives.
- Building strong partnerships with medical, nursing and allied health leaders to optimise care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Supporting pharmacy research, education, training and quality improvement programs.
- Contributing to organisational priorities, strategic planning and health service transformation initiatives.

About You

You are a respected clinical leader with a strong track record of advancing pharmacy practice and developing high-performing teams, and bring:





- Registration as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience (minimum 8 years), including leadership and management responsibility.
- Demonstrated success leading clinical pharmacy services, workforce development and service improvement initiatives.
- Strong strategic thinking, change management and service development capabilities, with the ability to translate strategy into operational outcomes.
- A commitment to patient-centred care, medication safety, quality improvement and the advancement of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build effective partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.

Advantages of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits

Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville Precinct

Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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📌 Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Clinical (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne