Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

South West Healthcare; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Leadership programs

Excellent terms and conditions of EMP

Job summary

South West Healthcare invites applications for a Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology to join the Pharmacy Cancer Services team at Warrnambool Campus. You will deliver clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients and support chemotherapy processes within a dedicated cancer unit.

This permanent full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) offers a collaborative work environment, training in chemotherapy competencies and opportunities to contribute to medication safety and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to safe, evidence-based medication management.
• Interest in teaching/pharmacy interns and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients.
• Support Manager of Pharmacy Cancer Services in clinical activities and processes.
• Contribute to chemotherapy protocols and safe medication handling.
• Assist Day Oncology Unit with chemotherapy delivery and outpatient services.
• Participate in training and development within the cancer services team.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy

Clinical pharmacy

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacist registration (AHPRA)

Tools

iPharmacy

CHARM

PBS knowledge

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool

Reference: VG/1955366

Join South West Healthcare as a Clinical Pharmacist-Oncology and make a meaningful difference to cancer care in our regional community. Be part of a dedicated, collaborative Pharmacy Cancer Services team, grow your specialist clinical skills and enjoy the benefits of permanent employment with a leading regional health service. With Warrnambools beautiful coastal lifestyle on your doorstep, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a great work-life balance.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), with a monthly accrued day off
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $101,160 - $106,906 per annum, plus superannuation

Part-time applications will also be considered for the right candidate. If you are seeking part-time employment, please specify your preferred hours in your application.

About the role

At South West Healthcare, we are committed to providing exceptional care closer to home. As Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology, you will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a specialised and rewarding area of pharmacy, supporting patients throughout their cancer care journey.

Working within our Pharmacy Cancer Services team at Warrnambool Campus, you will provide clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients and support the Manager of Pharmacy Cancer Services across clinical, medication manufacturing and clinical trial processes.

You will join a dedicated and collaborative team comprising the Manager, a pharmacy technician and a rotational pharmacist. Together, the team supports the Day Oncology Unit, which delivers an average of 15 patient treatments per day, Monday to Thursday, alongside outpatient cancer medication supply and chemotherapy services.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to strengthen your oncology expertise while contributing to medication safety, effective treatment delivery and positive patient outcomes. You will also be involved in chemotherapy protocols, with shorter rotations through other hospital areas to broaden your clinical experience.

Whether you are building on existing oncology experience or looking to develop your skills in this specialised field, this is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a tangible difference to patients and their families. Training for relevant work areas (e.g. chemotherapy compounding competencies) can be provided for applicants who may not have had previous exposure in this space.

What you bring

• Current, unrestricted registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through AHPRA.
• Experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to safe, evidence-based medication management.
• An interest in supporting the learning and development of pharmacy interns, undergraduate students and postgraduate students.

The following experience and skills are desirable, but not essential:

• Oncology pharmacy experience, including chemotherapy compounding.
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• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), particularly Highly Specialised Drugs (HSD) and chemotherapy-related arrangements.
• Experience with the CHARM chemotherapy prescribing program.
• Familiarity with iPharmacy dispensing software.

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 Leader ship 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/

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 appropriate classification, Pharmacist Grade 2.

For Further information about this role please contact: Suzanne Staude, Manager Pharmacy Cancer Services on [phone] or [e-mail]

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

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• 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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Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11.59pm