At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

AV is seeking an experienced pharmacist to provide support for our Operational Logistics Department. This is a full time, permanent position. This role will be responsible for the delivery of medicines to branches across Ambulance Victoria, ensure compliance with Ambulance Victoria policies and state regulations. 

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Pharmacist, the responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: 

• The delivery of medications to metropolitan and rural AV branches according to delivery schedule,
• Participate in projects and research relevant to the service area and present outcomes at relevant professional forums,
• Proactively identify conditions that might cause heath or safety hazards and take action to remove such hazards,
• Work with the Senior Pharmacist to ensure AV processes and practices are compliant with appropriate legislation and best practice evidence. 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess: 

• Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy with proven subsequent relevant experience,
• An AHPRA Pharmacy registration,
• Full Victorian Driver's License required. 

It is expected that you have the ability to work effectively in interprofessional teams with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also need to be available to work 40 hours per week from 4x 10-hour days with the ability to participate in weekend, late-shift and on-call rosters when required. 

Working at AV

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance.  We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including meal allowances. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you're ready to play an integral role and deliver results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you! 

The successful candidate must have a current Victorian Driver's License and be willing to travel throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria when required. 

Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check. 

This position is in line with Medical Students, Pharmacists, and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Agreement 2021-2025 – Grade 1 Year 6.

How to apply

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including:

• Cover letter,
• Current Resume,
• A document addressing the selection criteria detailed on the last page of the position description.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 25 September 2023 by clicking ‘apply'. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au/ to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Refer to the ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria' document for further information. For any queries, please email recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or contact us on 03 9840 3653.

Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.