Director of Pharmacy

Health Recruitment Specialists; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruitment Specialists in Kyneton VIC presents an opportunity with Central Highlands Rural Health for an experienced pharmacist to join as Director of Pharmacy. This senior role leads the operational management and delivery of pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will bring a minimum of five years’ hospital pharmacy experience, be registered with AHPRA (or eligible), and uphold SHPA Standards of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Services, ensuring patient‑centred,

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' pharmacy experience in a hospital setting.
• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA (or eligible).
• Compliant with SHPA Standards of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Services.
• Ability to lead and drive rural health pharmacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management and delivery of pharmacy services across the organisation.
• Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centred care.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and legislative requirements.
• Foster professional development and maintain high ethical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Pharmacy

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Health Recruitment Specialists - Kyneton VIC

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health. CHRH are currently seeking an experienced and passionate pharmacist to join the team based in Kyneton.

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.

To meet the requirements of the role you will have a minimum of five years' pharmacy experience in a hospital setting. You will be a registered pharmacist with AHPRA (or eligible for registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA) without conditions or restrictions. And have a proven ability to maintain a high level of professional and ethical practicing standards in accordance with the SHPA Standards of Practice for Clinical Pharmacy Services, including practicing legally, providing patient-centred care, managing quality and safety, and maintaining and extending professional competence. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking career growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive rural health service.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.