Pharmacist - Formulary & Medicines Strategy
Full-time position | Monthly day off
Pharmacist Grade 2 | Salary Packaging through Maxxia
Service across the Eastern Health network
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
The role supports the Eastern Health Senior Pharmacist - Formulary & Medicines Strategy in the development and implementation of Eastern Health’s medicines formulary and medicines strategy to support safe, effective, equitable and financially sustainable access to medicines. The role acts as 2IC and supports the coordination and delivery of key portfolio activities.
The role supports formulary activities, medicines evaluation and utilisation, medicines access and supply initiatives, and opportunities to improve value from medicines expenditure. This includes supporting formulary decisions, addressing medicine shortages and alternatives, monitoring medicine use and expenditure, coordinating medicines access programs and implementing initiatives to improve medicines use across Eastern Health.
The role works collaboratively with pharmacy leaders, clinical services, procurement and other stakeholders, and may take delegated responsibility for specific projects and operational activities within the portfolio.
What you’ll bring
Key selection criteria specific to the role:
Registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and relevant accreditation standards
High-level communication, written and verbal, with demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills when working with consumers, their families and health care professionals
Demonstrated commitment to optimum patient-focused care, medication safety and professional practice
Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, meet time constraints, determine work priorities and maintain a high level of organisational skills
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and implement change and quality improvement activities in complex healthcare environments
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, build effective relationships and work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to participate in personal and departmental ongoing professional development, continuing education and peer review, including presentation at an AdPha or equivalent conference
Proficient computer and data management skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.
Our commitments
Please click here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Mazdak Zamani
Contact Number: 03 9764 6227
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 28th October 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or [email protected] for any assistance with your application.
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