The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Clinical Pharmacist - Grade 1 or 2

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Deliver high quality clinical pharmacy services  and patient care
• Support advances in clinical practice & patient care activities
• Provide mentoring for pharmacists, technicians, interns and students
• Collaborate with key staff across the organisation
• Contribute to on call, after hours and weekend services
• Full time, Part-time, ongoing and fixed term positions available - grade 1 or 2 dependent on experience

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

As one of the largest health services in Victoria, and a team of more than 10,000 strong, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services; as well as rehabilitation, aged care, outpatient and community programs. We are a designated state-wide provider for services including trauma, and we lead centres of excellence for tertiary services in several key specialties including neurosciences, nephrology, oncology, cardiology and virtual health.  

Surrounded by a Parkville Precinct of brilliant thinkers, we collaborate to set new benchmarks in health excellence – benchmarks that impact across the globe. While the work we do takes us in inspiring new directions; caring for each other, our patients and consumers is as essential to who we are, as any scientific breakthrough we make. We put people first - leading with kindness and working together, we excel as one Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Your new team

We are a future-focused pharmacy service providing innovative, patient-centred care. Every team member is empowered to deliver top-of-scope practice in a positive, inclusive culture. 

• We are a dynamic and supportive pharmacy team working together to deliver safe, high quality patient care and medicines management
• We enjoy a collaborative working environment and you will work as part of the clinical pharmacy team to contribute to high quality and innovative clinical pharmacy services and quality use of medicines
• In return, you will be supported to develop your clinical pharmacy skills.

Your success in this role, will be in your ability to

• Deliver high quality patient care
• Support advances in clinical practice & patient care activities
• Work with your team to achieve patient focused KPIs
• Provide mentoring for pharmacists, technicians, interns and students
• Promote the quality use of medicines by contributing to quality and safety and research  projects
• Collaborate with key staff members across the organisation
• Contribute to on call, after hours, public holiday and weekend services

Your Contribution

• Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRA
• Experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Proficient oral & written communication skills
• Relevant post graduate qualification is desirable
• Completed or working towards a residency program or can demonstrate competence in hospital pharmacy rotations. 
• An enthusiasm to learn and further develop clinical pharmacy skills.  Opportunities available to participate in residency program.

Benefits of working at the RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO’s for full-time employees
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• RMH is a values led organisation – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

For the Grade 1 Position Description, please click here.

For the Grade 2 Position Description, please click here. 

Interested? 

For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.