Lead Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist (Grade 3)
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Other Professionals - Pharmacy
Req Id - 9688
- Join the Barwon Health pharmacy team as the Lead Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist
- Provide pharmacy services to ensure safe, appropriate and efficient medication use within Barwon Health's Aged Care facilities and on transitions of care
- Ongoing Grade 3 Pharmacist full time position (80 hours a fortnight)
About the role
As the Lead Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist Grade 3, you will lead the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services across Barwon Health’s residential aged care facilities and care transitions. You will support safe, appropriate and efficient medication use in line with the objectives of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure and Barwon Health’s strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities include providing continuity of medication management, resolving medication-related issues and supporting effective communication during transitions of care. You will also lead whole-of-facility quality use of medicines activities and contribute to medicines governance through reporting and advice to the Medicines Advisory Committee.
This role provides opportunities to contribute to the education and development of pharmacy interns and students, undertake clinical pharmacy research and present at professional conferences. You will also have the opportunity to broaden and develop your skills across a range of hospital pharmacy settings within Barwon Health.
Key responsibilities
- contribute to RACF clinical governance and encouraging a culture of continuous quality improvement to ensure safe and quality care for residents
- supporting best practice templates/guidelines, processes and protocols to drive system level improvements
- providing specialist pharmacist representation as a member of the Aged Care Incident Review Committee and of the Medication Safety Committee
What we're looking for
- Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA and significant hospital pharmacy experience.
- Credentialed for the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)-accredited aged care on-site pharmacist training program
- Credentialed for Medication Management Reviews (MMR)
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence organisation-wide practice.
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
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
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. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Claire Jones
Email: claire.jones@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 1636
Application closing date: 19 October 2026
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.