Oncology Informatics

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing program

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong seeks a senior Oncology Pharmacy Leader to support safe prescribing of cancer treatments via CHARM. The role involves governance, maintenance, and ongoing development of the CHARM system across Barwon Health and Colac Area Health, working with the Associate Director and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

This senior leadership position combines specialist cancer pharmacy knowledge, clinical informatics, and quality improvement to drive system performance and high-quality

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA and postgraduate training in oncology.
• Experience in hospital oncology services and medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain CHARM treatment pathways and governance.
• Oversee regional CHARM drug formulary and drug information.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support with IT/vendors.
• Lead CHARM governance, audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cancer pharmacotherapy

Leadership and governance

Clinical informatics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

AHPRA-registered pharmacist

Tools

CHARM system

Job description

• Support the safe prescribing of cancer treatments via the CHARM electronic prescribing software
• Form part of the senior leadership team in oncology pharmacy
• Shape the future of cancer pharmacy through leadership, innovation and quality improvement
• Enjoy professional development, salary packaging and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment

About the role

This is a senior specialist leadership position within Barwon Health's Cancer Services Pharmacy team, supporting the safe prescribing of cancer treatments through the governance, maintenance and ongoing development of the CHARM electronic prescribing system.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Pharmacy, Cancer Services, the Oncology Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team and multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will oversee treatment pathways, clinical trial protocols, compounding worksheets, formulary management, user training and system improvements across Barwon Health and Colac Area Health.

This role combines specialist cancer pharmacy knowledge, clinical informatics, medication safety and regional collaboration to support effective system performance, evidence-based practice and high-quality oncology care.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain CHARM treatment pathways, including standard-of-care regimens and clinical trial protocols, ensuring alignment with current evidence and governance requirements.
• Oversee compounding worksheets and the regional CHARM drug formulary, ensuring accurate medicine information and compliance with relevant standards.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support, liaising with software vendors and IT teams to troubleshoot issues and implement system upgrades.
• Lead CHARM governance and continuous improvement, including pathway audits, medicines usage reporting, policies and procedures, and business continuity planning.

What we're looking for

• A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy qualification, current AHPRA registration and at least eight years' hospital and clinical pharmacy experience, including a minimum of three years in cancer services.
• Sound clinical knowledge of cancer treatments and a commitment to medication safety, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and lead practice improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support system users.

Experience with CHARM, sterile compounding practices, pharmaceutical stability and compatibility, or pharmacy informatics would be highly regarded.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status ClearanceWorking with Children Check (if applicable)