Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

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Department: South West Healthcare
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Medical and Nursing
Classification: As per advertisement
Work Location: Warrnambool
Reference: VG/1893905
Closing Date: 30-Nov-2025
Salary Range: As per advertisement
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: PHARMACY - Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology).pdf (PDF, 160KB)
Position Description

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Contact: Lisa Spence – Director of Pharmacy
(03) 5564 4109 or email lspence@swh.net.au

Position Details

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a qualified Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology to join our Pharmacy team.  This role will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients and areas.  The Clinical Pharmacist will support the Manager of Pharmacy Cancer Services with clinical and manufacturing oncology processes, including clinical trials.

This position will be an addition to the current Pharmacy Cancer Services team which currently consists of the Manager, a pharmacy technician and another rotational pharmacist. This busy area manages manufacturing and clinical services to the Day Oncology Unit, which averages around 15 patient treatments per day, Monday to Thursday each week. Additional duties include outpatient cancer medication supply, chemotherapy protocols and shorter rotations to other hospital areas.

Position overview

  • Employment Type: Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, On-going position
  • Location: Warrnambool Campus
  • Classification: Pharmacist Grade 2
  • Salary Range: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

Essential:

  • Full Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) registration with no restrictions to scope of practice
  • Demonstrated hospital and clinical pharmacy experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Capacity to provide education and support to interns, undergraduate, and postgraduate students

Desirable

  • Experience in oncology pharmacy, including chemotherapy compounding
  • Understanding of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), particularly Highly Specialised Drugs (HSD) and chemotherapy
  • Familiarity with the CHARM chemotherapy prescribing program
  • Experience using iPharmacy dispensing software

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
  • Ongoing clinical supervision
  • 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 South West 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 100,000 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 Sunday 30 November 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.

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

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

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


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