- Employment Type:Full-Time, Fixed term (until October 2027)
- Salary:Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Lead clinical pharmacy excellence across General Medicine. Shape practice. Develop people. Improve patient outcomes.

Western Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacist – General Medicine to provide clinical and professional leadership across General Medicine services at our Western Health sites.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where your clinical expertise, leadership and passion for improvement will help shape the delivery of contemporary pharmacy services and improve medication-related outcomes for patients with complex and diverse healthcare needs.

As the Senior Pharmacist – General Medicine, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality, evidence-based medication management across General Medicine. This is an exciting chance to influence clinical practice, lead service development and governance initiatives, mentor pharmacists, and contribute to education and research within one of Victoria's fastest-growing health services.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, you will

- Provide advanced clinical pharmacy expertise to support complex clinical decision-making and optimise medication use.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services across General Medicine.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and lead quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to pharmacists, supporting the development of a highly skilled and confident clinical pharmacy workforce.
- Contribute to education, research and service evaluation activities.
- Represent Pharmacy on relevant multidisciplinary committees, working groups and clinical governance forums.

About you:

This role provides the opportunity to make an impact at both the patient and service level – combining advanced clinical practice with leadership, education and service improvement. You will work alongside an experienced and collaborative Pharmacy leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues who are committed to delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist who brings:





- At least five years' hospital clinical pharmacy experience across diverse clinical settings.
- Demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience in General Medicine or a related clinical area.
- Strong understanding of medication safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, education and professional development.
- Experience managing or supervising hospital pharmacy staff (desirable).

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including JoanKirnerWomen’s and Children’s),FootscrayHospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre,



Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.Western Health alsoprovidesthe primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date:11:59pm on 27 August 2026.

Enquiries:Forfurther information about this role, contact:

Name:Christine Tzimos

Title:Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Services

Phone:0466 533 ***

Email:***************@wh.org.au

Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw

Phone: 0478 279 ***

Email:

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.

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📌 Senior Pharmacist - General Medicine (Maribyrnong)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Maribyrnong