About the Role

This is a fixed‑term, full‑time position to cover parental leave for 12 months until September 2027 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, emphasizing adherence to 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.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 12 – Pharmacists and will range from SX6 (Grade 3, Year 1) to SX81 (Grade 3, Year 4), with base salary from $108,820.40 to $123,905.60 plus superannuation. Internally this position will be known as Senior Pharmacist – Oncology Clinical Trials (Grade 3).

Responsibilities

- 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 for clinical trials in conjunction with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the RCH finance department.
- Maintain professional memberships with relevant organisations, including the Children’s Oncology Group and the Australia Recent 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.
- Manage and supervise the provision of clinical trials in the CCC Pharmacy, ensuring compliance with international standards and cost recovery processes.

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registered to practice as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Significant experience in oncology and/or clinical trials.

Other Requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine‑Preventable Diseases” procedure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. Employment requires vaccination against influenza annually for Category A and B roles, compliance with public health orders, and provision of an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. Employment is conditional on successful completion of background checks, including reference checks.

Application Process

To apply, submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position. Applications close 13 August 2026.

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📌 Senior Pharmacist - Oncology Clinical Trials (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Children'S Hospital
📍 Melbourne