This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed
Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual Full Time or Casual
Part-Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Position Profile: We are
seeking suitably experienced, motivated & innovative team members,
with excellent interpersonal & organisational skills to join
the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Pharmacy Services
team.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the
Pharmacist (P1) provides core pharmacy services
across regional WA, supporting safe and effective medicines use.
This includes dispensing, patient counselling, medicines
information and participation in clinical care under supervision.
The role contributes to medication safety, quality improvement and
continuity of care while working collaboratively with medical,
nursing and allied health teams.
It is suited to early career
pharmacists developing clinical capability across a broad regional
practice environment.
The Regional Clinical Pharmacist
(P2) delivers clinical pharmacy services to hospital
patients across the region, supporting safe, rational and
cost‐effective therapy.
The role includes medication
reconciliation, clinical review, drug information provision and
independent therapeutic decision-making to optimise patient
outcomes.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the position
also contributes to service planning, quality improvement and
regional outreach services.
This role suits pharmacists with
established hospital experience seeking greater clinical
responsibility and autonomy.
The Senior Pharmacist Virtual
Services (P2) delivers safe, effective and high-quality
patient centred care across regional and remote WA through the
provision of virtual clinical pharmacy services.
The role includes
inpatient virtual clinical pharmacy and pharmacist-led outpatient
clinics in pre-admissions, day infusions, renal and cardiology.
Working collaboratively with regional pharmacy teams and the WACHS
Command Centre, this position contributes to innovative models of
care, quality improvement and equitable access to pharmacy services
across the state.
The Senior Regional Clinical
Pharmacist (P3) provides clinical leadership in the
planning, coordination and delivery of pharmacy services across
regional sites.
The role includes advanced clinical practice,
oversight of medicines management, and leadership in quality
improvement, research and service development.
It supervises and
supports pharmacy staff while ensuring compliance with legislative
and skilled standards.
Working closely with regional
leadership, this position drives service innovation and ensures
high quality, patient-centred care across geographically dispersed
services.
The Supervisor Pharmacist Virtual
Services (P3) provides operational leadership in the
planning, coordination and delivery of virtual clinical pharmacy
services across WACHS.
The role includes supervision and mentoring
of virtual pharmacists, service development, quality improvement
and oversight of innovative models of care.
Working closely with
regional pharmacy services and the WACHS Command Centre, the
position drives high-quality, patient centred virtual pharmacy
services that improve access to medicines expertise across rural
and remote Western Australia.
This recruitment pool also supports short
term and casual engagements for pharmacists seeking to work in
regional WA for defined periods.
Opportunities may be available
across multiple sites to support service delivery, leave coverage
and surge workforce requirements.
Flexible arrangements can be
discussed, including short term placements aligned to individual
availability.
Suitability
Criteria:Suitability recognises that a range of
factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:
The successful applicant will
demonstrate
Clinical pharmacy




capability
Demonstrated ability to
deliver safe and effective medicines management within a
hospital setting, with scope and level of practice commensurate
with experience.
Communication and
teamwork
Ability to communicate
effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary
team to support patient-centred care.
Clinical
judgement and problem solving
Ability to apply clinical
reasoning and make appropriate decisions to optimise medication
therapy and patient outcomes.
Commitment to
regional service delivery
Ability to work effectively
in regional and remote settings, including adaptability,
flexibility and willingness to support services across multiple
sites.
Professional
integrity, quality and safety focus
Demonstrated commitment to
professional standards, ethical practice, ongoing development
and continuous improvement in medication safety and
quality.
Please provide the following
information/documents as part of your application:
A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
A brief statement
(maximum 1–2 pages) addressing the following:
Your experience in
hospital pharmacy practice, including clinical and/or
operational roles
Your ability to
deliver safe and effective medication management within a
multidisciplinary team
Your interest in
working in regional and remote health services, including
any flexibility for short term or casual
placements
Examples of your
clinical judgement, problem solving or contribution to
quality improvement (commensurate with your level of
experience)
The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager.
These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
As part of the online application
process, you will be required to select:
Which location(s) you are applying
for (multiple locations can be selected) and
Which role(s) you are applying for -
Pharmacist (P1), Regional Clinical Pharmacist (P2), Senior
Pharmacist Virtual Services (P2), Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist
(P3), Supervisor Pharmacist Virtual Services (P3) or Casual
engagements across multiple sites (more than one role may be
selected).
Important information to
note:
For the Pharmacist
role (P1) we have positions located at – Albany, Broome,
Bunbury, Geraldton, Port Hedland/Karratha, Kalgoorlie and
Northam/ Narrogin.
For the Regional
Clinical Pharmacist role (P2) we have positions located at -
Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie,
Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton,
Albany.
For the Senior
Regional Clinical Pharmacist role (P3) we have positions
located at Kununurra, Derby, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland,
Newman, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam,
Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany.
Virtual Clinical
Pharmacy Services P2 and P3 positions are located at WACHS
Central Office in Perth.
Flexible working arrangements,
including remote work may be considered.
There may be
occasional regional travel as required.
Offers of positions
at the various sites will depend on vacancies at the
time.
Interviews may not be
conducted
Being successful to
the pool may not guarantee a job offer
The panel will
monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess
on a regular basis.
Appointments may be
made from this pool until
30/06/2027.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits:




Location specific
benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance
and an additional week annual leave.
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
Professional Development
opportunities
Continuous learning
opportunities
12% Superannuation
Guarantee
WACHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible
work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
Visa application support
for International/Visa candidates
As a WA Country Health
Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for
further details.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the
largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest
in the world, providing health services to approximately half a
million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two
and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation
comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals,
health services and health centres located across rural and remote
Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
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encourages diversity and inclusion across all occupational groups
through the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at
accessing and improving employment and mentoring opportunities for
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role?
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Forms
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online, please contact Employee Services on ******** for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions: WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening
and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees
may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see
the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Lodgement is system generated.
Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices
within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is
committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds
and vehicles.

📌 Pharmacist/Regional Clinical Pharmacist/Senior Regional Clinical Pharmacist/Virtual Pharmacist (Perth)
🏢 WA Government
📍 Perth