Hospital Pharmacist (Saturday) at Icon Group

Icon Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Novated lease

Rewards portal

Fitness Passport

EAP

Career development

Online courses

Parental leave

Job summary

Slade Pharmacy, part of Icon Oncology Group, is seeking a permanent part-time Hospital Pharmacist to join Epworth Freemasons Hospital in East Melbourne. The Saturday shift runs from 8:00am to 2:00pm, 5.5 hours per week, with hands-on training and pathway support.

Based in the dispensary, you will support safe medication use, patient counselling, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the hospital team. There is strong potential for career progression within Icon’s national network.

Qualifications

• Current general pharmacist registration with AHPRA.
• Experience as a pharmacist in Australia or NZ.
• Ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with a diverse healthcare team.
• Active interest in advancing clinical skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and distribute medications efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct medication history interviews and reconciliation as needed.
• Prepare discharge summaries during care transitions.
• Provide patient counselling and education on medications.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Workload management

Communication skills

Clinical development

Education

Pharmacist registration

Job description

Hospital Pharmacist (Saturday)

Pharmacy Melbourne Part Time Slade Pharmacy Key Points : Pharmacist position at Slade Pharmacy located in Epworth Freemasons Hospital, East Melbourne (Albert Street). Permanent part-time position, working every Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm Hands-on training provided; community Pharmacists are invited to apply! Join a growing organisation with great benefits, dedicated training courses, structured career progression under our National Careers Pathway initiative, and endless opportunities to grow and progress your career.

About the Role

We’re excited to announce that we currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent part-time Hospital Pharmacist to join our team at Slade Pharmacy, Epworth Freemasons Hospital in East Melbourne. You will be based in the dispensary, ensuring safe and effective medication use, assisting with patient counselling, discharge preparation, and collaborating with the broader hospital team. This is a great opportunity for hospital pharmacists seeking a flexible weekend role or community pharmacists ready to step into a hospital setting. Full hands-on training and support are provided, along with access to Slade Pharmacy’s national Career Pathway program. With a short walk from Jolimont or Parliament Station, this role offers convenience, professional growth, and the chance to be part of a leading national pharmacy network committed to patient care and career development.

Shift Information

This is a permanent part-time position, working Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm (5.5 hours per week). Please be sure to detail your availability when submitting your application if you'd like to be considered for both shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively dispensing and distributing medication.
• Conducting medication history interviews, performing medication reconciliation (when required).
• Preparing discharge summaries during transitions of care.
• Offering medication counselling and education to patients.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide advice on patient care.

About You

We encourage all pharmacists to apply, whether you're an experienced Hospital Pharmacist or a Community Pharmacist eager for your first experience in hospital pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Current general pharmacist registration with AHPRA
• Previous pharmacy experience within Australia or New Zealand
• Strong ability to manage your workload independently, paired with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals
• A genuine passion for advancing your clinical skills and knowledge

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Oncology Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia. For more information visit https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Our Values

• Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
• Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
• Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
• Opportunity, at Hand: We’re continually innovating. We deliver over 2.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 5 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.

Incredible Benefits

• Dedicated hands-on training to elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
• Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining \& shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

Ready to make a difference? At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters.

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.