DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY

Ongoing Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight plus monthly ADO

Available from 21/07/2025

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Pharmacy team at Portland District Health.

In this role you will be responsible for the provision and maintenance of high quality, efficient and innovative pharmacy services and operations.  Supervision of daily operations and line management of a team within department portfolio for delivery of effective pharmaceutical care.  Provision of hospital pharmacy services to ensure safe, appropriate and efficient drug use within Portland District Health and on transfer to the community setting.  Days of work will be Monday to Friday.

About you:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree with current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA
• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications at Masters level is desirable
• Considerable previous hospital and clinical pharmacy experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of hospital pharmacy, in particular, ability to practice in accordance with Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team of qualified staff and to ensure performance of that team meets expected standards
• Experience producing and providing a range of reports, including financial, drug usage  
• Excellent communications skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team with high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

•    Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
•    A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
•    Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
•    An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

•    Salary Packaging
•    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
•    Social Club
•    Free parking
•    GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
•    Flexible working conditions
•    Employee Assistance program
•    Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.  To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:
Applications are through PDH website and must include:

•    A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
•    A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. 
•    Details of at least two professional referees. We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

 
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees. 

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

•    Police Record Check
•    Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
•    Right to work in Australia
•    Current Immunisation status.  This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.