Senior Pharmacist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Division: Clinical Support & Specialist Clinics Program: Pharmacy Department: Pharmacy Clinical Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Project: Location: Across Multiple Western Health Sites Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time Salary: Grade 3 - Year 1 to Year 4 (SX6 to SX81) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role Western Health is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine to join our dynamic Pharmacy Department and play a pivotal role in supporting patient care across our Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres. In collaboration with a dedicated team of Lead and Senior Pharmacists, this role will contribute to clinical service development, governance, quality improvement, education, and staff leadership within a supportive environment. This position ispermanent, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) and available now Key responsibilities Deliver expert clinical pharmacy services within Western Health Emergency Departments, actively participating in multidisciplinary patient care and code/call response events such as sepsis calls. Lead and support pharmacists through supervision, coaching, and performance development, ensuring high standards of practice and professional growth. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, guidelines, and medication protocols to support safe medication management in the Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres. Collaborate with key medical, nursing, and allied health stakeholders to improve patient outcomes through excellence in medication management. Engage in education, training, quality improvement and research, and departmental development activities to advance practice and support workforce capability. About you At least five years of diverse hospital clinical experience, with demonstrated expertise in emergency medicine. Excellent clinical judgement, up-to-date medication knowledge and a strong commitment to evidence-based care. Proven ability to lead, mentor and support pharmacy staff within a dynamic clinical environment. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills. Strong initiative, problem-solving abilities and a forward-thinking approach to service improvement and innovation. Availability to participate in early and late shifts. 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-centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and 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. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,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 also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits 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 and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion 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. Organisational culture and environment 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? If you are a highly skilled clinical pharmacist with a passion for emergency medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 December 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact: Name: Charis LauTitle: Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Clinical ServicesPhone: 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, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. 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