Director of Pharmacy

Full Time

This role is classified as Director Group 4 according to the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement.

The Role:

The Director of Pharmacy is an experienced pharmacist responsible for leading a comprehensive, high-quality and continually improving hospital pharmacy service that supports the strategic objectives of Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH).

This role is accountable for developing, implementing and evaluating long-term goals for the pharmacy service while fostering a positive, team-oriented environment that enables staff to work to their full potential. The Director of Pharmacy is expected to provide an integrated, safe and patient-focused pharmacy service across all relevant areas of the health service.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the role will also include concurrent clinical duties, in alignment with functions of the Pharmacy Department. This role will have an expectation of reasonable on-call and weekend duties based on unit needs.

The Director is expected to role-model professional leadership behaviours, promote a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration, and act as a clinical governance advisor to the executive team in matters relating to medication safety and pharmaceutical care.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Required

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Pharmacist

Extensive management experience, preferably in a hospital environment

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans in relation to service delivery, including facilitation of initiatives that respond to strategic priorities

Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and government policies relating to pharmacy service delivery within the public hospital setting

Excellent interpersonal and high-level analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of skilled, professional staff in the delivery of pharmacy services, including the ability to problem solve complex service delivery issues.

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (Fellowship of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists or Graduate Diploma of Hospital Pharmacy) is highly desirable

Extensive clinical and management experience within a large regional hospital or other relevant organisation at a senior level.

For more role specific information please visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Job Vacancies to view the position description.

Our People, Our H.E.A.R.T:
Our H.E.A.R.T values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you:

Internal Professional Development– including but not limited to the opportunity for eligible employees to access scholarships for postgraduate studies as well as specifically designed programs within MBPH for skill development

An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged

A location centre of town reducing travel times

Free parking on site for all employees

Salary Packaging – Pay less tax

On-site Café

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Intervention Programs – Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

Free employee events and celebrations (check out our Facebook page @MilduraBasePublicHospital to see what we have been up to this past year)

At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network of LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

How to Apply:

All applications must be lodged online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.

For a position description, visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Job Vacancies

To find out more about our wonderful Hospital, visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Home (mbph.org.au)

For further enquiries please contact our human resources team.
E: [email protected]

A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.

Applications close: 30 May 2025