Summer Placement Pharmacy Student 2026

• Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
• 80 hours per fortnight

Applications are open for a 4 week full-time temporary position as a summer pharmacy student at Northeast Health Wangaratta pharmacy department from 16 November 2026 until 11 December 2026. Interested applicants will be working in a regional hospital pharmacy team comprising pharmacy technicians, clinical ward pharmacists and specialty pharmacists. The immersive experience will involve hands-on exposure and opportunity to apply knowledge in a variety of areas including:

• Operational pharmacy
• Clinical wards including general medical, general surgical, orthopaedics, intensive care, emergency, maternity, paediatrics, oncology and rehabilitation.
• Quality use of medicines projects and auditing

This position would suit students wishing to experience clinical hospital pharmacy and generalist practice in a regional setting. It is an excellent opportunity to grow and apply knowledge and skills in a supportive environment. The position is open to all pharmacy students who have completed their 3rd year in a Bachelor or Masters of pharmacy degree at an Australian institution. Temporary relocation to the region would be necessary for this position.

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal Peoples. We respect and celebrate all forms of diversity, and welcome people from all walks of life to join our team.

At NHW we value courage, excellence, fairness, integrity, kindness and respect. Our vision is to deliver exceptional care for the community we serve. Each year we welcome two friendly and motivated pharmacy students to join our award-winning and innovative team for a 4-week experiential Summer placement.

Upon joining us, you will be well supported by the Pharmacy Student Coordinator and your pharmacy colleagues, to gain exposure to a broad range of clinical pharmacy & medication management services provided by our team. You'll work closely with our team to develop skills in medication distribution and dispensing, using i.Pharmacy and Omnicell Automated Medication Cabinets. You’ll apply your medication knowledge in practice, via case-based learning in the ward environment, under the supervision of experienced and early career clinical pharmacists.

About our Pharmacy Department:

Our team comprises 22 pharmacists, 3 pharmacy interns, 8 pharmacy technicians and an administrative assistant.  

Our clinical pharmacists are rostered to rotations of varying duration in:

• Dispensary and Hospital In The Home,
• Day Oncology (with some on-site chemotherapy manufacturing performed in our aseptic/cytotoxic suite),
• Subacute/Rehabilitation/Geriatric Evaluation & Management,
• Medical Ward (2 pharmacists)
• Surgical Ward, Operating Theatre & Paediatric Ward (2 pharmacists)
• Inpatient Mental Health Unit,
• Intensive Care Unit,
• Emergency Department (including partnered pharmacist medication charting),

The clinical pharmacy team is also supported by a full-time Medication Safety & Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, and 1 day/week by our Education & Research Pharmacist (who leads our student placement program). Our Regional Lead Pharmacist for Cancer Services & Informatics maintains CHARM, our Oncology/Haematology EMR, enabling cancer services that are delivered across the Hume region at Northeast Health Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga’s Regional Cancer Centre.

Our 3 pharmacy interns take responsibility (under pharmacist supervision) for services delivered to Day Surgery, Maternity/Special Care Nursery & Dialysis Units. 

Our first Pharmacist Resident candidate commenced their Training Program in June 2026, Australia’s first two ANZCAP Pharmacist Registrar Training Program candidates (Rural Health – Generalist) commenced in March 2026 and we have numerous pharmacists navigating the independent pathway towards ANZCAP recognition.

We currently provide a limited weekend service, with 2 pharmacists on a short shift each Saturday and Sunday, 2 pharmacists and a technician on public holidays, and on-call (shared by 12 pharmacists as rostered) outside business hours.

All our overnight inpatient areas have Omnicell Automated Medication Cabinets in place for medication inventory management, and we enjoy collaborative working relationships with our community and hospital-based pharmacy colleagues across the region as we routinely transition patients into & out of our care.

Our Region:

Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast Victoria.

• Less than an hour by car to Albury airport, with direct flights to most east coast cities, and just over 2 hours via Hume Freeway to Melbourne's northern outskirts.
• Affordable public transport to Melbourne via VLine rail/coach, 2.5 to 3 hours to Southern Cross Station
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks including alpine resorts, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, produce, wineries and breweries, libraries, art galleries, regional farmers markets & festivals, and a thriving performing arts & culture sector. 
• There are plenty of outdoor pursuits available for you to explore, with rivers, rail trails, mountain bike & hiking trails available to explore throughout the 4 seasons, right across the northeast and high country.
• Numerous childcare, kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, public and private.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
• Kinder & Pre-school Live Wangaratta
• Primary Schools Live Wangaratta
• Secondary Schools Live Wangaratta
• Journey planner - Public Transport Victoria

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP).
• Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
• NHW Social Club for discounted events and activities.
• Support for our diverse workforce.
• Free on-site parking.

Applying for the role:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange an interview. In-person interviews at NHW are preferred, but not essential.

• For a confidential discussion, contact Susan Trevillian, Director of Pharmacy - (03) 5722 5324 or Susan Spehar – Education & Research Unit Pharmacist via our admin officer, on (03) 5722 5160
• Position Descriptions (PD) can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• To apply - hit "Apply Now/Join Now" or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Include with your CV and cover letter, a statement addressing the key selection criteria & desirable selection criteria from the PD;
• Include a completed Employment Statutory Declaration form;
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, include a valid visa demonstrating your right to live & work indefinitely in Australia.
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria;
• You may also elect to include a link to an online portfolio such as via ANZCAP or other platforms, containing evidence of practice that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience.
• Applications close Sunday, 27^th September 2026

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353