Pharmacist Grade 2 - Clinical Trials

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

Healthy work/life balance

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging

Central Fitzroy location near CBD

Foundation discounts

Professional development

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Clinical Trials Pharmacist to support the day-to-day management and delivery of investigational medicines within the Cancer Clinical Trials team. The role includes supervising pharmacy technicians, assisting with set-up/closure of trials, and providing clinical research expertise across the Pharmacy Department.

Two full-time positions and one part-time (16 hours/week) are available.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Previous clinical trials pharmacy experience (essential).
• Cancer pharmacy experience (preferred).
• National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of clinical trials, including dispensing, drug accountability and investigational medicine preparation.
• Participate in clinical trial training, quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Assist the Grade 3 Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist with set-up and closure of clinical trials.
• Assist with billing and financial reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of senior clinical trials pharmacists.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians working within clinical trials.
• Act as the pharmacy representative on the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) on a rotational basis.
• Provide clinical research knowledge, expertise and support across the Pharmacy Department.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-focused clinical trial pharmacy services.

Skills

Clinical trials experience

AHPRA registration

Cancer pharmacy experience

Criminal history check

Job description

Job Description: Grade 2 Clinical Trials Pharmacist 2 x Full Time positions available 1 x Part Time / Permanent position – 16 hours per week

Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role

This role will support the use of Clinical Trial and Investigational Medicines at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne through the day-to-day management and delivery of clinical trial pharmacy services. Working primarily within the Cancer Clinical Trials team, you will also provide leave coverage for the non-cancer clinical trials team. You will work closely with senior clinical trials pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and multidisciplinary research teams to ensure the safe and effective delivery of clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of clinical trials, including dispensing, drug accountability and investigational medicine preparation.
• Participate in clinical trial training, quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Assist the Grade 3 Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist with the set-up and closure of clinical trials.
• Assist with billing and financial reporting for clinical trials under the supervision of senior clinical trials pharmacists.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians working within clinical trials.
• Act as the pharmacy representative on the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) on a rotational basis.
• Provide clinical research knowledge, expertise and support across the Pharmacy Department.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-focused clinical trial pharmacy services.

Your Contribution To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Previous clinical trials pharmacy experience (essential).
• Cancer pharmacy experience (preferred).
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, with regular events and programs.
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Salary Packaging to help increase your take-home pay.
• A central Fitzroy location, with the CBD at your doorstep and close proximity to some of Melbourne's best cafés, public transport and numerous car parks.
• Access to discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation.
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals.
• A culture of continuous improvement.

About Pharmacy

St Vincent's Hospital Pharmacy Department provides decentralised pharmacy services from several satellite pharmacies located within patient treatment areas. We provide pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and correctional facilities. Pharmacists are valued members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and work collaboratively to deliver safe, high-quality and patient-focused care.

Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM)

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by the values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Classification: SX2–SX5 ($94,478.80 - $106,906.80 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Contact Helen Dixon [e-mail]

Closing Date: 9 November 2026 11:59pm

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve.

For further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM, please visit our website.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including influenza vaccination. Successful applicants must meet the applicable vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

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The St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.