Pharmacist, Custodial Medicine (VPSG4) - Start Now - Part-Time

We are hiring an ambitious Pharmacist, Custodial Medicine (VPSG4) to join our exceptional team at Victoria Police in Melbourne Victoria
Growing your career as a Full Time Pharmacist, Custodial Medicine (VPSG4) is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, adaptability and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Pharmacist, Custodial Medicine (VPSG4) at Victoria Police today!

About the role:An opportunity exists for a part time ( pharmacist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors in providing health services to people in Police Custody. Working 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 8am – 4pm, and one weekend shift 9am – 1pm.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.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. As the successful applicant, you will have: 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. Requirements and relevant information: One (1) x part-time, ( 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 applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. Your application must include: ResumeCompleted 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 11 September 2023. 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 ( or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). For further information, please contact: Shivani Ummat on (03) 8335 8237 or .If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on (03) 8335 8081. 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. Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police:

Benefits of working as a Pharmacist, Custodial Medicine (VPSG4) in Melbourne Victoria:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package