Description

Grade 2 or Grade 3 Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) / Hospital Pharmacist

Pharmacy Department | Western District Health Service

- Permanent Full Time (Part Time Considered)
- Hamilton, Victoria
- $49.24 per hour - $62.71 per hour (Grade 2 or 3) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
- Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
- Join a nationally recognised and innovative rural pharmacy service

Shape the future of pharmacy practice in rural Australia

Are you a Credentialed Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) looking to broaden your clinical practice beyond residential aged care?

Western District Health Service is offering a unique opportunity to combine aged care and hospital pharmacy practice within an cutting-edge role that is helping redefine medicines management across rural healthcare.

This position is ideal for pharmacists seeking variety, skilled growth and the opportunity to work across the full continuum of care while remaining actively involved in residential aged care services. Unlike many ACOP positions embedded within community pharmacy, our model integrates pharmacists directly into the hospital pharmacy department, creating exposure to both hospital and aged care practice.

Our hospital-led ACOP model is already attracting national attention, with outcomes to be presented at Medicines Management 2026 through the abstract "Implementing a hospital-led aged care onsite pharmacist (ACOP) model in rural residential care."

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision,



and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

Whether you're relocating from metropolitan Victoria, interstate or another regional area, successful applicants may have access to:

- Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
- Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
- Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
- Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community
- A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Hamilton offers affordable living, minimal commuting, strong community connections and easy access to the Grampians National Park, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline.

Why This Role Is Different

- Acute inpatient clinical pharmacy practice
- Medication reconciliation and transitions of care
- Antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
- Medication safety and governance programs
- Quality Use of Medicines projects
- Residential aged care clinical services
- Multidisciplinary case conferences and GP engagement




- Organisation-wide medicines management initiatives

This unique approach enables pharmacists to develop expertise across the entire patient journey, from hospital admission through to residential aged care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Services

Deliver ACOP services across WDHS residential aged care facilities, supporting residents, families, nursing staff and medical practitioners.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Provide clinical pharmacy services to hospital inpatients and work collaboratively with prescribers, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Medicines Optimisation

Conduct medication reviews, identify medication-related risks and support evidence-based prescribing practices.

Medication Safety & Governance

Contribute to medication safety programs, governance activities, audit processes and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Support antimicrobial stewardship activities across hospital and aged care settings to promote safe and appropriate antimicrobial use.

Service Development & Innovation

Contribute to innovative service redesign projects and help shape the future direction of medicines management within WDHS.

Essential

What You Bring

- Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist
- Credentialed Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP)

Also Considered

- Pharmacists currently completing ACOP training who expect to obtain credentialing within the next month
- Pharmacists currently working within community pharmacy ACOP programs seeking hospital pharmacy experience
- Pharmacists int

📌 Grade 2 or Grade 3 Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (Hamilton)
🏢 Advanced Pharmacy Australia
📍 Hamilton