Grade 2 or Grade 3 Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) / Hospital Pharmacist

Adpha; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Short-term accommodation

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Western District Health Service in Hamilton, Victoria seeks a Credentialed ACOP on-site pharmacist to join the hospital pharmacy department. The role blends aged care and hospital practice across the full patient journey, offering exposure from inpatient care to residential facilities and opportunities for growth in medicines management.

Permanent full-time role (part-time considered) with relocation support and short-term accommodation.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist.
• Credentialed Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ACOP services across WDHS residential aged care facilities and hospital settings.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services to hospital inpatients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct medicines optimisation, reviews and transitions of care.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and medicines safety programs.
• Contribute to governance, quality improvement and medicines management initiatives.

Skills

ACOP credentialed

AHPRA registered

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Grade 2 or Grade 3 Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) / Hospital Pharmacist Pharmacy Department | Western District Health Service

• Permanent Full Time (Part Time Considered)
• Hamilton, Victoria
• $49.24 per hour - $62.71 per hour (Grade 2 or 3) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Relocation support, including access to short-term shared accommodation (subject to availability)
• Join a nationally recognised and innovative rural pharmacy service

Shape the future of pharmacy practice in rural Australia

Are you a Credentialed Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) looking to broaden your clinical practice beyond residential aged care? Western District Health Service is offering a unique opportunity to combine aged care and hospital pharmacy practice within an innovative role that is helping redefine medicines management across rural healthcare. This position is ideal for pharmacists seeking variety, professional growth and the opportunity to work across the full continuum of care while remaining actively involved in residential aged care services. Unlike many ACOP positions embedded within community pharmacy, our model integrates pharmacists directly into the hospital pharmacy department, creating exposure to both hospital and aged care practice.

Our hospital-led ACOP model is already attracting national attention, with outcomes to be presented at Medicines Management 2026 through the abstract “Implementing a hospital-led aged care onsite pharmacist (ACOP) model in rural residential care.”

Relocating? We'll Help You Settle In

We understand that relocating for work is a significant decision, and we're committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible.

• Short-term shared accommodation to support your transition to the region
• Assistance connecting with local real estate agents and long-term rental opportunities
• Support to build local connections through community groups, sporting clubs and social networks
• Guidance and assistance as you settle into your new role and community
• A welcoming and supportive team committed to helping you succeed both professionally and personally

Please note that accommodation support is offered as short-term shared accommodation only and is subject to availability.

Hamilton offers affordable living, minimal commuting, strong community connections and easy access to the Grampians National Park, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Victoria's spectacular southwest coastline.

Why This Role Is Different

• Acute inpatient clinical pharmacy practice
• Medication reconciliation and transitions of care
• Antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
• Medication safety and governance programs
• Quality Use of Medicines projects
• Residential aged care clinical services
• Multidisciplinary case conferences and GP engagement
• Organisation-wide medicines management initiatives

This unique approach enables pharmacists to develop expertise across the entire patient journey, from hospital admission through to residential aged care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Services

Deliver ACOP services across WDHS residential aged care facilities, supporting residents, families, nursing staff and medical practitioners.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Provide clinical pharmacy services to hospital inpatients and work collaboratively with prescribers, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Medicines Optimisation

Conduct medication reviews, identify medication-related risks and support evidence-based prescribing practices.

Medication Safety & Governance

Contribute to medication safety programs, governance activities, audit processes and quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Support antimicrobial stewardship activities across hospital and aged care settings to promote safe and appropriate antimicrobial use.

Service Development & Innovation

Contribute to innovative service redesign projects and help shape the future direction of medicines management within WDHS.

What You Bring

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist
• Credentialed Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP)

Also Considered

• Pharmacists currently completing ACOP training who expect to obtain credentialing within the next month
• Pharmacists currently working within community pharmacy ACOP programs seeking hospital pharmacy experience
• Pharmacists interested in developing expertise across aged care, hospital pharmacy, governance and medication safety services

Classification will be determined based on qualifications, experience and demonstrated capability.

Join an Innovative Pharmacy Department

• Expansion of hospital-led ACOP services
• Development of a comprehensive Medicines Management Strategy
• Expansion of antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Medicines safety and governance initiatives
• Quality improvement projects focused on psychotropic medicines, high-risk medicines and transitions of care
• Future investment in pharmacy service redesign and clinical infrastructure

This is an opportunity to join a department actively investing in innovation, service development and clinical excellence.

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation and accommodation support
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to both hospital and aged care pharmacy practice
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally recognised innovation
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive and progressive pharmacy team

Interested?

For more information, view the Position Description: Link

Scott Savage, Director of Pharmacy, Western District Health Service on 03 5551 8398 or [e-mail]

Applications close: 20th of October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on [e-mail]

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.