Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Ongoing
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
• Salary Range: $108,820.40 - $123,905.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a pharmacist to join our team as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, providing clinical leadership across key clinical areas, including inpatient units and the Emergency Department.

In this role, you will lead and support a team of pharmacists by ensuring they receive appropriate supervision, professional guidance and clear escalation pathways. You will oversee day‑to‑day clinical pharmacy activities, contributing to the delivery of safe, personal and effective patient care.

You will also play a vital role in developing capability within the pharmacy service by providing training, orientation and ongoing clinical support to pharmacists, interns and undergraduate students working within your areas of responsibility.

What you bring

• Full AHPRA registration with no restrictions, and a minimum of 8 years' pharmacy registration in Australia.
• Extensive clinical pharmacy knowledge with previous exposure to a broad range of hospital pharmacy services.
• Strong leadership capability, including demonstrated ability to supervise and support a team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective interaction with colleagues, clinicians and managers.
• Well‑developed organisational and time management skills, with a proactive, flexible and resilient approach to work.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and maintain a high attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality improvement, including familiarity with National Standards and accreditation requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills, enabling effective contribution within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience providing education and support to interns, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• A customer‑focused approach and the ability to implement change collaboratively.

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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 19 April 2026. 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au