Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Moorabbin & Compounding
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Advance Your Pharmacy Leadership Career at Monash Health
Take the next step in your pharmacy leadership journey at Monash Health, where we provide care across the entire lifespan—from pre-birth and newborns to older adults, their families, and carers.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist leader to join our team as Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Moorabbin and Compounding Services. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity to lead pharmacy services at Moorabbin Hospital and the Cancer Services and Compounding portfolios.
About the Role
As part of our highly regarded Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Strategy and Business Development to oversee pharmacy operations at Moorabbin Hospital and lead strategic initiatives in Cancer Services and Compounding.
This role is ideal for a senior hospital pharmacist looking to expand their leadership impact in a supportive and progressive environment. You will manage day-to-day operations, support staff development, and contribute to service planning and innovation across your site and portfolios.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversight of clinical pharmacy services and operations at Moorabbin Hospital and the Compounding Service across all Monash Health sites.
- Leadership of pharmacy staff and credentialing within Moorabbin Hospital and the Compounding and Cancer Services.
- Governance and quality assurance for Cancer Services and Compounding portfolios.
- Facilitation of staff meetings, continuing education, and research activities.
This role reports to a Deputy Director of Pharmacy and leads Pharmacy Team Leaders who manage teams of pharmacists and technicians.
About Us
Our pharmacy team includes over 500 professionals across ten sites, delivering clinical, operational, and quality services in hospital and community settings. We are a diverse and dedicated group, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our patients and communities.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Registration with AHPRA as a Pharmacist
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including in Oncology/Haematology and Compounding
- Proven leadership or management experience
In Return
Our Pharmacy Leadership Team is highly regarded and work closely together in a progressive and supportive environment to lead our large Pharmacy Department. This is an opportunity to work with and learn from recognised national leaders in hospital pharmacy practice. You’ll be joining a department that supports your development, including through in-house learning programs and attendance at relevant forums and conferences. Our Assistant Deputy Directors also have opportunities to act up as Deputy Directors to provide leave cover and enable professional development.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Tom Chynoweth, Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Strategy and Business Development on 0428 616 063.
Position Description can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 22 September 2025