CLINICAL PHARMACIST - GRADE 1, 2 OR 3

Ongoing Full Time - 80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADO

Available from 1st February 2027

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Clinical pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at Portland District Health.

In this role you are responsible for the direct provision of pharmaceutical services to patients and staff of Portland District Health including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, supervision of technical staff, ward based clinical services, provision of medicines information and education services to clinical staff.

About You

Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA

Minimum of Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree

GRADE 1 - Recent Hospital Pharmacy Experience - Essential

GRADE 2 - Relevant or working towards pharmacy or health related Post Graduate qualification

Member of relevant pharmacy professional groups

Recent hospital pharmacy experience - desirable

GRADE 3 - Member of relevant pharmacy professional groups

Pharmacy or health related or management post graduate qualification

Minimum 5 years of hospital and clinical pharmacy experience required. Exceptions may be made for candidates with under 5 years of hospital experience

Who Demonstrate Exceptional Suitability In Other Areas

3 years of specialised practice

Please click here to view Position Description for Grade 1.

Please click here to view Position Description for Grade 2 and 3..

About Us

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
  
  

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre corporate rates
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation assistance available - conditions apply
  
  

The Region - Glenelg Shire

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family. To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How To Apply

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
• Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
  
  

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
  
  

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.