Pharmacist - Quality Use of Medicines
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
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Bring your Medication Safety expertise to a role where you can make a real difference.
Are you an experienced hospital pharmacist with an interest in Medication Safety? Join our team in this ongoing full time role and use your clinical expertise to support patient care and develop your practice.
About the Department / Program
Monash Health Pharmacy is a diverse and dynamic team of over 500 professionals. We work across seven hospitals and community settings, delivering best-practice pharmacy services and supporting career development through structured rotations, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
About the Role
Join our team as a Quality Use of Medicines Pharmacist on a full time, ongoing basis. This role works across sites.
Working alongside the Quality Use of Medicines and Adverse Reactions Team Leader and broader multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver expert Medication Safety services while contributing to education, quality improvement and ongoing patient safety. Delivering high quality, safe and innovative care and best practice pharmacy in the area of Medication Safety
Key responsibilities include:
- Active participation in the preparation for National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards accreditation, with a particular focus on Standards 3 and 4.
- Representing the Pharmacy and/or provide medication safety expertise on pharmacy committees and interprofessional organisational committees.
- Supporting the activities of the Monash Health Medication Safety and Therapeutics Committee including medication incident management, audits, quality reporting, risk management, document management and improvement strategies.
- Working within the multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in medication management and promoting the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Assisting in the review of incidents, generation and dissemination of monthly quality reports, relevant quality improvement summaries and/or plans and risk registers.
- Providing communication to clinical staff regarding medication safety strategies and projects.
About You
We’re looking for a pharmacist who is passionate about Medication Safety, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is committed to improving patient outcomes.
You will bring:
- Hospital pharmacy experience, ideally with Medication Safety experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, complex clinical environments
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Experience in clinical governance, quality improvement and medication safety
- Excellent organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Mandatory requirements of the role
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA) Pharmacy Board
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Relevant post graduate qualifications (completed or in progress)
- Clinical Supervision training (desirable)
Why you will love working with us
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 sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
- Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
- Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
- Salary packaging.
- Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Christine Pho (Mon-Wed) or Stephen Louey (Thu-Fri) on 0418 235 987.
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: 1 November 2026