Operations Pharmacist - Grade 1 or 2

Job Description Posting Start Date: 19/05/2026 Req ID: 5552 Job Title: Operations Pharmacist - Grade 1 or 2 Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time Job Location: Frankston Job Description: * Limited Term Full Time role (contract ending 21/06/2027)

• Located at Peninsula University Hospital, Frankston

• Classification: SW5 - SX5 (Grade 1 or Grade 2 Pharmacist*) plus superBayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team \& Role

The Rotational Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmacy services across a variety of clinical and operational areas at Peninsula University Hospital. Through rotations in areas such as oncology, dispensary, HITH, and clinical trials, the role supports medication management, patient counselling, and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary team. With guidance from senior staff, the pharmacist contributes to medication safety, inventory management, and service improvement, while engaging in education, supervision, and ongoing professional development. At the Grade 2 level, the role also includes additional leadership, coordination, research, and quality improvement responsibilities.

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Skills \& Experience Required

Essential

• Current Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) General registration with no restrictions to the scope of

practice, or an appropriate pharmaceutical qualification for registration with AHPRA

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

• Demonstrated commitment to further education and self-directed learning Desirable

• Current or recent hospital pharmacy experience in operations or clinical services

• Experience with using Electronic Medication Management systems, preferably Cerner
• Experience with iPharmacy dispensing system

• Working towards or hold relevant postgraduate qualifications related to the profession Benefits

• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging \& novated leasing

• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Nancy Mikhail ([email protected])

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or 03 9784 2700 (option 1).

The role ceases advertising on 29th May 2026 . Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

• Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2025 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.