Senior Pharmacist - Education and Training

Why This Role Matters
The Senior Pharmacist – Education and Training plays a strategic leadership role in shaping the future pharmacy workforce within a major metropolitan public health service. By leading structured education programs and mentoring pharmacy professionals across all career stages, this position directly influences clinical excellence, workforce capability, and patient safety outcomes. Strong education leadership ensures that pharmacy students, interns, residents, technicians, and pharmacists are equipped with contemporary clinical skills, supervisory support, and evidence-based practice standards. This role combines advanced clinical knowledge with organisational leadership to strengthen sustainable healthcare delivery across a large and diverse community network.

Job Description
A permanent full-time opportunity is available for an experienced and passionate pharmacist to lead the Education and Training Pharmacy Team within one of Victoria’s largest metropolitan public health services. As part of the Pharmacy Department Leadership Team, the Senior Pharmacist will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of structured education and supervisory programs for pharmacy students, interns, residents, post-graduate trainees, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. The position requires strong leadership capability, advanced training expertise, and the ability to drive innovation in pharmacy education programs.

Key Features of the Role:
• Permanent full-time leadership position
• Member of the Pharmacy Department Leadership Team
• Lead a high-performing education and training pharmacy team
• Develop and deliver structured education programs
• Mentor pharmacy students, interns, residents, and pharmacists
• Excellent career progression opportunity
• Generous salary plus superannuation
• Salary packaging options available
• Access to professional development and study leave

Responsibilities
• Provide strategic direction and leadership for pharmacy education and training programs
• Supervise, mentor, and performance manage the pharmacy education and training team
• Develop, implement, and review structured education programs across all pharmacy workforce levels
• Coordinate student placements, orientation, assessments, and reporting requirements
• Facilitate performance appraisal and development discussions
• Provide structured feedback to participants, supervisors, and universities
• Support pharmacists in developing effective supervision and mentoring skills
• Contribute to interdisciplinary education across medical, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy teams
• Ensure best-practice education standards are maintained and continuously improved
• Incorporate new technologies and contemporary learning approaches into training frameworks
• Maintain compliance with professional, organisational, and accreditation standards

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current General Registration with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, education, or leadership (highly desirable)
• Valid Australian working rights

Experience and Skills:
• Advanced experience in clinical pharmacy practice
• Demonstrated leadership in education and training environments
• Experience supervising pharmacy students, interns, or residents
• Strong organisational and program development skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage performance and provide constructive feedback
• Commitment to continuous professional development and innovation

Salary Insights
The role offers a generous salary package aligned with senior public health leadership positions, including superannuation and salary packaging options. Additional benefits include study leave, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. The comprehensive benefits framework reflects the seniority and strategic importance of the position within the organisation.

Company Overview
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services, delivering emergency, surgical, medical, and general healthcare across multiple sites. The organisation is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and community health improvement. With a reputation for professional excellence and workforce development, Eastern Health supports innovation, diversity, and ongoing education within its multidisciplinary teams.

FAQs

Q1. Is this a permanent role?
Yes, this is a permanent full-time position.

Q2. Does the role involve direct supervision responsibilities?
Yes, the role includes supervising and mentoring the pharmacy education and training team.

Q3. Are professional development benefits included?
Yes, study leave, mentoring programs, and structured professional development are provided.

Q4. Is vaccination required?
Seasonal influenza vaccination and compliance with immunisation guidelines are mandatory requirements.

Q5. Is recruitment agency submission accepted?
No, recruitment agency applications are not accepted.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in pharmacy education leadership
• Demonstrate involvement in program development and supervision
• Include postgraduate education or training qualifications if applicable
• Provide examples of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Emphasise leadership impact and workforce development achievements