Pharmacist

Pharmacist – Grade 1 or 2 

• Permanent Full-time or Fixed term Full-time | 12 months (part time may be considered) 

• Work across Eastern Health including Angliss Hospital, Peter James Centre and Wantirna Health 

• Continuous learning culture | Participate in workshops, training, and development programs

Eastern Health 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. 

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role  

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Department. We operate five pharmacy departments located across Eastern Melbourne that strongly value professional development and clinical education. We have an ongoing commitment to practice-based research and offer opportunities for involvement to all staff.    

This position is based at Angliss Hospital and will rotate to Wantirna Health and Peter James Centre when adequately trained. Participation in weekend and public holiday shifts and on-call roster is required once trained. There will also be opportunities to pick up extra shifts at any of the Eastern Health sites if interested.    

Our pharmacists are supported by a broad multidisciplinary team, and we welcome pharmacists from the community and private healthcare sectors to apply.  

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess:  

• Current pharmacist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).  

• Previous hospital pharmacist or community pharmacist experience.  

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.  

• A strong commitment to high-quality care.  

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.  

What we offer  

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!  

• Mentor and Shadowing program   

• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites   

• Study and professional development leave   

• Friendly and supportive teams  

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion   

• Fitness passport for work-life balance   

• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones   

• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements   

• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme   

• Access to private health insurance offers   

• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training   

• Cafes at all our hospitals   

Next steps  

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.  

Good to know  

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 

• Advertising may end before the closing date. 

• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

Please click here for the position description link - Grade 1

Please click here for position description link - Grade 2