Pharmacist - Mental Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role 

Great opportunity to join our Pharmacy team as a Focused Mental Health Pharmacist.  This is a full time role, fixed term role. Part time applicants may be considered.

As a Focused Mental Health Pharmacist, you are fully integrated into the multidisciplinary team at Monash Health. You are a valued team member and work side by side with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver excellent care in ambulatory and bed-based and home-based inpatient settings. 

Working in Victoria’s largest Hospital Pharmacy Department, you can enhance your knowledge through a broad range of experiences and opportunities. Our Education Team will support you to develop your clinical pharmacy skills through individualised training tailored to your needs.

A Day in the Life

Working closely with the Pharmacy Team Leaders, you’ll be recognised as a specialist knowledge resource in Mental Health.  You will provide a high quality clinical service to patients and carers whilst building on your existing experience. You’ll also provide training and development to the Pharmacy team and other disciplines across the organisation.

This role will be appointed as Grade 2. To be considered for a Grade 3 or 4, a portfolio of evidence will need to be submitted. 

About Us 

More than 500 of us work in our Pharmacy Team, 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.

About You

You are highly professional, lead by example and role-model expectations to others. Your positive approach is infectious and people enjoy working with you. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, such as Master of Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent will be highly regarded.

You can also demonstrate:

• Commitment to research, education and professional contribution
• Current AHPRA registration as a Pharmacist
• Leadership experience

In return

Your expertise and experience will be well rewarded in our supportive department. Our Focused Mental Health Pharmacist also has the opportunity to express interest to act up as a Team Leader to provide leave coverage and enable professional development. Our Pharmacy leadership team is highly regarded and will work with you to further develop your skills and expertise, positioning you for potential advancement down the track.   

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Christine Pho on 0418 235 987 .

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: 26 June 2025