Position Title Grade 1 or 2 Clinical Pharmacist (Fixed Term Full Time or Part time)

Employment Status Limited Term Full Time, Limited Term Part Time

Location All Sites

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• Join a friendly and dynamic team providing clinical services across Peninsula Health that is both rewarding and challenging.
• Salary packaging (increase your take home pay!) and affordable staff parking on-site
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula area (close to some of Victoria’s best beaches, wineries and hot springs)
• Fixed Term Part time or Full time positions (April 2024 – April 2025)
• Classification: PHARMACIST GR1 YR 1 (SW5) - Grade 2 YR4 (SX5)*
• Positions available are= Two 12 months roles, and one 5 month fixed term role (part time or full time)

Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Under the guidance of Associate Directors of Pharmacy, the rotational pharmacist will work closely with senior pharmacists and clinical educators to deliver safe, personal, effective and connected care to our patients.>
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice.
• Adequate level of clinical knowledge of current drug usage, interactions and counselling.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Highly developed communication and liaison skills.
What We Offer
• You will be a part of an all-inclusive, friendly team that supports a culture of continuous improvement, striving for excellence in patient care.
• You will be supported by and benefit from bespoke guidance from senior pharmacists and educators to achieve your individual professional growth.
• Our management actively engage to help you achieve your career goals.
• You will have opportunities to attend continuous professional development activities supported by the department.
• You will have access to comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programs to support a healthy work/life balance
About Pharmacy
• The Pharmacy Department at Peninsula Health operates across four campuses – Frankston, Golf Links Road (Frankston), Mornington and Rosebud. Clinical Pharmacy services are provided from satellite pharmacies located in patient care areas.
• We are a forward thinking, innovative team providing extended scope of practice services such as Partnered Pharmacist Medicine Charting, Pharmacist initiated e-prescription transcription service and pharmacist-led inflammatory bowel disease ambulatory clinic.
• We value research to support advances in practice.
• The department was one of the first to run a successful SHPA accredited residency program which has expanded in recent years. We run a highly regarded intern training program, undergraduate student placement program and research placements for local and international masters of pharmacy students.
• Pharmacy services will expand with the completion of the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.
What Next
Apply NOW!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
*Please refer to salary circular for MEDICAL SCIENTISTS, PHARMACISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2025) for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

Selection Criteria Essential: Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to the scope of practice, or an appropriate pharmaceutical qualification eligible for the registration.
Essential: Demonstrate adequate level of clinical knowledge of current drug usage, interactions and counselling.
Essential: Demonstrate highly developed communication and liaison skills.
Essential: Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.