Lead Pharmacist Clinical Programs and Education

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Lead Pharmacist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Pharmacy team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Programs & Education to join our growing team on a part time (0.6EFT) ongoing basis.

This pivotal role will lead the development and management of structured education and training programs, including undergraduate, intern, SHPA Foundation Residency, and advanced Training Residency programs. You will contribute to clinical services delivery in areas including critical care, emergency, surgery, and general medicine. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy education and practice while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Programs & Education is:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of education and training programs for pharmacy staff, interns, and residents.
• Develop and deliver advanced practice training placements and educational sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide safe and effective clinical pharmacy services within designated clinical areas.
• Support multidisciplinary teams through medications reviews, advice on pharmacological treatments, and participation in team meetings.
• Contribute to research, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, including presenting and publishing findings.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff, ensuring compliance with policies and fostering professional development.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA and credentialed at Advanced (Stage 3) practice or equivalent portfolio.
• Significant clinical experience in hospital pharmacy, with demonstrated leadership and education expertise.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills, with commitment to professional development.
• Ability to innovate and implement new education and workforce initiatives.
• Compassionate, adaptable, and motivated, with a focus on patient care and service improvement.
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or clinical pharmacy (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Louise McMahon, Pharmacy Manager via email: Louise.McMahon@lrh.com.au or phone (03) 5173 8073 for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 09 January 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.