Casual Dispensary/Operational Pharmacist

Grampians Health

Ballarat, Ballarat and Central Highlands VIC

Pharmacy (Healthcare and Medical)

Casual/Vacation

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Grade 1 and 2 to dependent on experience | Casual Dispensary/Operational Pharmacist

Casual Opportunity | Shifts available to cover planned and unplanned leave, sometimes at short notice (Weekend shifts available once trained)

About the Role

We are seeking a casual pharmacist to join the Grampians Health Pharmacy Department at our Ballarat campus. This role suits pharmacists with experience in an Australian dispensary setting who enjoy fast-paced work and supporting a busy acute service. You’ll help ensure safe, timely medication supply, contribute to dispensary operations, and provide support across clinical, compounding or oncology services depending on experience.

Core Duties

Provide safe, timely dispensing of inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications

Support general operational pharmacy functions as required

Contribute to continuity of care by communicating effectively with staff and external providers

Maintain accurate documentation and meet Pharmacy Department standards

Participate in weekend and on-call rosters once trained

Key Responsibilities

Ensure smooth workflow and support efficient dispensary operations

Assist with clinical or oncology pharmacy tasks depending on experience

Uphold legal, professional and departmental standards in all activities

Participate in orientation, mentoring and professional development when required

Contribute to service development and quality improvement activities

Skills and Experience

Registered pharmacist with AHPRA

Experience in an Australian dispensary environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

Accurate, efficient work practices and attention to detail

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We’re actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture and Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment and holidays

Access to Fitness Passport membership

Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.

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contact Kellie Lawler on 0353204113 for a confidential discussion.