HITH/Virtual Hospital Pharmacist (Heidelberg)

Reference Number: 5288 Category: Allied Health Department: Pharmacy Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.
- Permanent position
- Full time Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Pharmacy department The Pharmacy Department sits within the Division of the Chief Medical Officer and provides comprehensive high-quality care to Austin Health patients and supports other members of the healthcare team in all aspects of medicines management. The department consists of a skilled team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff working across all three campuses of Austin Health to ensure patients receive excellent care. About the role The objective of this role is to deliver comprehensive, high quality pharmaceutical care to patients of Austin Health, ensuring safe, effective, and patient centred medicines management. The position supports the broader healthcare team through expert clinical input and collaboration across all aspects of medication use. As a pharmacist in Hospital In The Home and Virtual Hospital setting, the position contributes to service continuity, development of broad clinical expertise, and the consistent delivery of best practice pharmacy care throughout the organisation. About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Experience as a hospital pharmacist, with minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care.
- Strong consumer‑centred focus, ensuring service delivery that prioritises patient needs and enhances overall care experiences.
- Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail and efficiency in all medication management processes. Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding perks, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tim Tran, Dep Director Pharmacy (Clinical Services) at Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Monday 25 May 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pqwlm