About the role:

An opportunity exists for a part time (0.6FTE) pharmacist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors in providing health services to people in Police Custody. Working 22.8 hours a week, with the potential for additional hours, you will be responsible for day-to-day pharmacy operations. In addition, you will provide clinical support and advice to medical staff.

This position will involve regular weekday shifts.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Daily operational duties associated with procurement, dispensing, supply, and distribution of medicines.
• Clinical review of medication charts
• Organisation of pharmacotherapy dosing in custody
• Providing support to the Pharmacy Manager
• Inventory management and medicine delivery
• Contribution to protocol and procedure development and reviews
• Liaison with external stakeholders
• Contributing to audit review processes to ensure safe, timely and effective use of medicines.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• A high level of clinical competency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and adjust to complex situations
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Open style of communication
• The ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on patient management
• A demonstrated ability to learn and adapt

Further Information:

• One (1) x part-time, (0.6FTE) ongoing position is available.
• The salary plus superannuation will be pro rata.
• This position is located at the Melbourne Custody Centre, 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000.
• This position requires shift work (day shifts only) as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 19 May 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Shivani Ummat on (03) 8335 8237 or [email protected].

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps