Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational, Grade 1

Advanced Pharmacy Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health programs

Flexible leave

Inclusive culture

Learning Labs access

Salary packaging

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne seeks a Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist to join its dynamic Pharmacy Department. This permanent, full-time role offers structured orientation, education and training, and exposure to a diverse range of clinical services across the health service.

The rotation across campuses provides broad development with opportunities to apply for the Residency Program for further professional growth; weekend/public holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligible for registration and expecting registration prior to commencement.
• Commitment to evidence based and patient-centred care
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services across acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services.
• Ensure excellence in client care, evidence-based practice, and service improvement and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Department to achieve the department's strategic outcomes.
• May be required to work across sites and participate in weekend/public holiday services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based care

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent

Registered with AHPRA or eligible

Job description

Description

Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job Description

Northern Health is seeking applications from motivated pharmacists to join our dynamic and supportive Pharmacy Department.

Applications are welcomed from experienced pharmacists, newly registered pharmacists and pharmacy graduates who are pending AHPRA registration and expect to obtain full registration prior to commencement.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services Are Provided Through Our Six Main Campuses

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About The Role

A permanent, full-time opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist to join the team at Northern Health.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists early in their career to develop their clinical skills within a large and progressive health service. Pharmacists are supported through structured orientation, education and training opportunities, and exposure to a diverse range of clinical services across Northern Health. As pharmacists progress in their careers, there may be opportunities to apply for Northern Health's Residency Program to further enhance their professional development and clinical practice.

This rotational role provides the opportunity to gain experience across multiple Northern Health campuses and clinical practice areas, supporting broad professional development and career growth. The successful applicant may be required to work across sites and participate in weekend and public holiday services as required.

The Pharmacist will have responsibility of the provision of pharmacy services across Northern Health's acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services. They will ensure excellence in client care, evidence-based practice, and service improvement and risk management. They will work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Department to achieve the strategic outcomes of the Department.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligible for registration and expecting registration prior to commencement
• Commitment to evidence based and patient-centred care
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

At Northern Health, pharmacists are integral members of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of specialties. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career within one of Melbourne's largest and fastest-growing health services.

We Offer

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.

Applications close 29 November 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Dorothy Tu, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Clinical by email on [e-mail] or phone 03

• 474 or Angela Give, Lead Pharmacist Workforce and Clinical Services by email on [e-mail] or phone 03
• 474