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 (depending on experience)

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

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 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.

Our Commitment to you

Here at The RMH we strive for excellence with a strong purpose that defines the work we do for our community – Advancing health for everyone, every day. This is the Melbourne Way.   

We believe our success comes from our people. We’re committed to the RMH being a great place to work and a great place to receive care. We have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership, education and empowering our staff to Speak Up for themselves and each other.

This is a role where your passion and expertise can come together to create a truly defining career opportunity. It is a unique opportunity to help us transform the future of the RMH and ultimately ensure we continue to deliver world class healthcare.

Benefits of working at 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 prides ourselves on our Speaking Up for Safety Culture and our values – People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence together!

Interested? Click on the apply button!

We will be arranging interviews as soon as suitable applicants come in. 

For the full Position Description Grade 1 - click here

For the full Position Description Grade 2 - click here

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination (3 x doses) prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.