Oncology Informatics (CHARM) Lead Pharmacist, Cancer Services

Adpha; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a Senior Oncology Pharmacy Leader to oversee the governance, maintenance and development of the CHARM electronic prescribing system across Barwon Health and Colac Area Health. You will work with the Associate Director of Pharmacy and multidisciplinary stakeholders to drive evidence-based oncology care.

The role focuses on treatment pathways, formulary management, training and continuous system improvements, leveraging specialist cancer pharmacy knowledge and clinical

Qualifications

• Senior specialist leadership experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of oncology treatments and medication safety.
• Experience with governance, pathways and formulary management.
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop CHARM treatment pathways and clinical trial protocols.
• Oversee regional CHARM formulary and medicines information.
• Coordinate user access, training and system support.
• Lead governance, audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Clinical leadership in oncology

Analytical & problem solving

Education

Pharmacy degree

AHPRA registration

Tools

CHARM

Pharmacy informatics

Job description

Employment Type -Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight -80

Job Category -Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id -9907

• 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

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Barwon Health staff benefits

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

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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

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Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All appointments are subject to:

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