Pharmacist Team Leader - Mental Health
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Lead with Purpose in Mental Health Pharmacy
Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career and lead a team making a real difference in mental health care? Monash Health is seeking a passionate and experienced pharmacist to lead our Mental Health Pharmacy team, driving excellence in medication management and patient outcomes across inpatient and community settings.
About the Role
As a Pharmacist Team Leader, you will lead a dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering best-practice, patient-centred care within the mental health specialty. You’ll play a key role in shaping service delivery, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting pharmacy staff to achieve high standards of practice
- Overseeing daily operations, rostering, and resource coordination
- Driving quality and safety initiatives aligned with national standards
- Supporting education, training, and professional development
- Contributing to research, audits, and improvement projects
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and organisational policies
- Representing pharmacy in multidisciplinary and governance forums
About Us:
More than 500 of us work in our pharmacy team across ten sites, providing clinical, operational and quality pharmacy services to patients in our hospitals and community settings.
We are a diverse group of professionals, focused on achieving the best outcomes and experiences for our community.
We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Ongoing professional development and career pathways
- A strong focus on wellbeing, teamwork, and positivity
About You:
You’re a skilled and motivated pharmacist with:
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Strong clinical knowledge in mental health pharmacy
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and organisational skills
- A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Experience in education, research, and interprofessional collaboration
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call either of our Assistant Deputy Directors of Pharamcy - Dandenong Hospital and Perioperative Services: Jacqueline Parkison or Bronwyn Allan on 0436 932 435.
Position Description documentation can be found here and 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: 3 September 2025