Pharmacist - Regional and Specialist Services Support
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Classification - Medical Scientists, Pharmacists & Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employees) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 : Grade 3
Job Category - Pharmacist - Regional Specialist Services Support
Req Id - 5989
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
About the role
Pharmacist - Regional and Specialist Services Support
Full Time
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
In this role working in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy, you will be responsible for the provision of Pharmacy Services within Colac Area Health to inpatients and organisational departments and clinical and Medication Safety governance support to services within the Polwarth Partnership.
What’s required?
- Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRA
- Member of Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) or international equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years post registration hospital pharmacy experience, with no less than 2 years as a Grade 2 hospital pharmacist (or equivalent)
- Completion of postgraduate studies in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice or equivalent or working toward same
- Recognised qualifications and/or experience in delivering pharmacy services and support to Emergency or urgent care department, Day Oncology, remote clinical pharmacy activities and Peri Operative services
- Credentialed in the role of Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC)
- Demonstrated ability to apply and share expert clinical knowledge and provide patient focused care
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well-developed problem solving, analytical and time management skills
- Demonstrated team leadership experience including multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated involvement in and ongoing commitment to research and quality improvement projects
- Experience and proficiency using various software and IT systems such as email, Microsoft Suite and pharmacy specific IT systems/programs
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: David Walters
Email: dwalters@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 0352 325 156
Application closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.