Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $68,000 - $101,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8984
About the role:
Western Health is excited to welcome passionate and motivated pharmacists to our dynamic team as Clinical Pharmacists – Grade 1 (Rotational). With multiple full-time ongoing and fixed-term opportunities available, this is your chance to strengthen your clinical skills, gain valuable hospital pharmacy experience and advance your career in a collaborative team that values professional growth. You’ll benefit from ongoing clinical learning, professional development opportunities, and guidance from experienced pharmacy colleagues.
Eligible applicants may also have the opportunity to participate in our Resident Training Program, which offers structured learning and development for pharmacists starting their hospital pharmacy careers.
We welcome applications from:
Available positions are offered on a full-time basis, although applications will be considered for pharmacists seeking part-time arrangements.
Kick-start your career with our Foundation Resident Training Program:
For pharmacists who have recently completed their internship or are new to hospital pharmacy practice, Western Health offers the opportunity to participate in our Resident Training Program as part of the Clinical Pharmacist – Grade 1 (Rotational) role.
This two-year program, accredited by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha), provides a structured and supportive pathway to develop the essential clinical knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to excel as a hospital pharmacist. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical foundations, develop skills in research and leadership, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care.
What the Resident Training Program offers:
Key responsibilities:
The Grade 1 Clinical Pharmacist - Rotational, provides clinical pharmacy services:
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
If you are interested in applying for the Resident Training Program, please specify this in your cover letter.
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Why join us?
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
Community Impact and Inclusion
Organisational Culture and Environment
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and keen to develop your clinical skills within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 20 November 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Grace Easaw
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Workforce
Phone: 0478 279 950
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries regarding the Resident Training Program, please contact:
Name: Ashlei Mornement
Title: Lead Pharmacist – Education & Research
Phone: 0466 299 318
Email: [email protected]
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.