Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Moorabbin & Compounding
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Department / Program
Monash Health Pharmacy delivers comprehensive medication management services across a large, complex health network, supporting safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
About the Role
Join Monash Health Pharmacy in a senior leadership role leading pharmacy services at Moorabbin Hospital and providing strategic oversight of Cancer Services and Compounding across one of Australia's largest public health services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospital pharmacist to drive clinical and operational excellence, strengthen governance and workforce capability, and shape innovative pharmacy services that improve patient care across Monash Health.
As the Assistant Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Moorabbin & Compounding, this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with part-time/job-share arrangements considered.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead pharmacy services at Moorabbin Hospital and provide strategic oversight of Cancer Services and Compounding across Monash Health.
- Lead, mentor and develop pharmacy leaders and teams, building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Drive governance, medication safety, quality improvement and compliance across specialised pharmacy services.
- Lead strategic planning, service innovation and operational excellence to strengthen pharmacy service delivery.
- Collaborate with clinical and executive leaders to deliver safe, innovative and patient-centred pharmacy services.
This role reports to a Deputy Director of Pharmacy and leads Pharmacy Team Leaders who manage teams of pharmacists and technicians.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including Oncology/Haematology and Compounding
- Demonstrated experience in a senior pharmacy leadership or management role
- Proven ability to lead clinical governance, medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams and leading organisational change
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership skills
- A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality patient care
Mandatory Requirements
- Current registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Relevant hospital pharmacy experience
- Evidence of required employment screenings and immunisations in line with Monash Health policy
Why You Will Love Working With Us
This role offers the opportunity to influence pharmacy practice across a major hospital and specialised Cancer Services and Compounding portfolios, collaborate with experienced clinical leaders and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance patient care across Monash Health.
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you.
Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
- A supportive and cohesive team within a leading health service
- Opportunities to lead and influence formulary, procurement and medicines governance across a large health network
- Professional development, education and mentoring opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation, service improvement and system-wide initiatives
- Salary packaging
- Onsite gym options and access to Fitness Passport
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jane Booth (Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Workforce and Wellbeing) on 0460 327 413 or Tom Chynoweth (Deputy Director of Pharmacy: Strategy and Business Development) on 0428 616 063.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: Monday 3rd August 2026