Director of Pharmacy

Central Highlands Rural Health; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking an experienced pharmacist to join our team as Director of Pharmacy (Leave Cover) for a 6-month fixed-term, part-time role at Kyneton Health. The position leads pharmaceutical services for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care and compliance with professional standards.

The role offers flexible arrangements where operationally appropriate and supports a rural health service that values work-life balance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a hospital setting.
• Leadership role with responsibility for pharmacy services.
• Flexible working arrangements may be available where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Direct operational management and delivery of pharmacy services.
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care across inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Director of Pharmacy (Leave Cover) - Fixed Term Opportunity

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is seeking an experienced and passionate pharmacist to join our team in a 6-month fixed-term leave cover position based at Kyneton Health.

We welcome applications from pharmacists with a minimum of five years’ experience in a hospital setting who are looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive rural health service.

About the Role

The Director of Pharmacy is a key member of Central Highlands Rural Health, working collaboratively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients across the organisation.

This leadership role is responsible for the operational management and delivery of pharmacy services, ensuring patient care is safe, effective, patient-centred, and aligned with professional standards and legislative requirements.

At CHRH, we recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Flexible working arrangements may be available where operationally appropriate, supporting an inclusive and family-friendly workplace where employees can balance professional and personal commitments.

Position Details

Fixed-term, part-time position (6 months)

72 hours per fortnight

Location: Kyneton Health

Salary: TT20 - Director of Pharmacy Group 5, plus superannuation

About Central Highlands Rural Health

Central Highlands Rural Health is a rural health service operating across five campuses within the Hepburn Shire and Macedon Ranges regions of Victoria: Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health & Trentham Health

Our organisation is committed to providing exceptional healthcare close to home while fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace culture.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging


• Staff Massages


• Fitness Passport


• Free Car Parking


• Flexible working arrangements for some positions


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Central Highlands Rural Health, we celebrate diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of our people. We are committed to providing high-quality healthcare and creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and community members, regardless of age, gender, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.