About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) has an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Department as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist. The purpose of this role is to provide leadership for the implementation and monitoring of an innovative and evidence-based service to improve the use of antimicrobials, patient safety, infection treatment outcomes for all patients treated at SWH.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (48 hours per fortnight), Fixed-term parental leave position until August 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $108,820.40 - $123,905.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered to practice as a pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency & name appears on the register of the Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Desired 5 years' experience in hospital pharmacy, including exposure to areas with high antimicrobial usage such as oncology
• Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the role
• Previous experience in AMS activities and education
• Previous involvement in research including publication experience in peer reviewed journals related to AMS or ID
• Experience in cost reduction activities or budget responsibilities
• Experience with project management, policy development and reporting skills

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 110,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Friday 4 July 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with the classification Pharmacist Grade 3.  

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au