Job Description

Macleod – Pharmacist – Simpson Health Centre – Casual

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Are you a detail-focused and compassionate Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to safe, effective medication management for Defence members.

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What's On Offer

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- Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
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- Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort
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- Cooperative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
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- Meaningful clinical impact – support safe and effective medication use
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- Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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- Practical perks – free parking and uniforms
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- Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
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About Simpson Health Centre

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Simpson Barracks is located at Yallambie (approx. 40 mins North-East of Melbourne CBD). Predominately a Forces Command training base supporting Defence Force School of Signals (tri-service technicians & operators, electronic warfare systems), Defence Force School of Music (tri-service musicians) and Army Education Centre. The Army base services approximately 6000 Defence members and operates a 9 bed low dependency ward 24/7. The health centre also provides primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental and mental health services.



Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

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This role is primarily Monday to Friday within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

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What You'll Do

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- Delivering safe and accurate dispensing services in line with clinical standards
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- Managing medication inventory and supporting efficient pharmacy operations
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- Promoting safe and effective use of medications for patients and clinicians
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- Providing technical advice and support to health practitioners
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- Ensuring compliance with legislation, Defence policies, and quality standards
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What You Bring

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- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a pharmacist
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- Minimum 2 years' post-internship experience in hospital, community, or defence pharmacy
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- Strong understanding of medication safety, dispensing, and inventory management
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- Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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- Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional standards
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- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
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- Membership of PSA or SHPA (desirable)
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- Australian Citizenship to obtain required security clearance
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Who We Are

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Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

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Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

📌 Pharmacist (Victoria)
🏢 Serco
📍 Victoria