Pharmacist Grade 2 (Fixed Term)

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term position Ending December 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Pharmacists Grade 2
• Salary Range: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

 About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to join our dynamic hospital pharmacy team in a full-time, fixed term position. You will become an integral member of our expanding pharmacy department, which currently includes twenty-one pharmacists, three interns, nine pharmacy technicians, and support staff.

In this role, you will contribute to a highly collaborative team delivering comprehensive regional pharmacy services. Your responsibilities will include clinical ward pharmacy, providing drug information, and rotations across inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, you may be involved in the preparation of aseptic and chemotherapy products, supporting specialised patient care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment while expanding your clinical expertise and making a meaningful impact within a regional healthcare service.

What you bring

• General registration as a Pharmacist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with no restrictions to practice.
• Demonstrated competence in clinical drug knowledge and demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Experience in the provision of hospital pharmacy services.
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy practice (or actively working towards one) desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own workload and workloads for others, in accordance with challenging and dynamic deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels including with patients/carers, team members, multidisciplinary colleagues and external health services and providers in a structured, logical, organised manner to establish and maintain effective relationships.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

 How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 23 August 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025 with the classification Pharmacist Grade 2.

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

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