Director of Pharmacy

Description Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight: 80

Job Category: Other Professionals - Pharmacy

Req Id: 6732

Lead innovative pharmacy services including clinical trials, research, and advanced practice

Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supporting professional growth

Opportunities to shape education and training for undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students

About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

The Pharmacy Department is staffed by 150 staff across the acute site (University Hospital Geelong), the rehabilitation and aged care site (McKellar Centre), the Youth Justice site at Cherry Creek, and the private hospital (St John of God). Current medicines expenditure is approximately $70 million per annum.

A high degree of specialisation exists in clinical pharmacy roles, clinical trials, medication safety, medicines information, antimicrobial stewardship, radiopharmacy and an aged care on site pharmacist service.

The Pharmacy Department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy and medical education. Pharmacy practice research is a focus with local and collaborative projects with Deakin and Monash Universities.

Pharmacy is innovative in its approach to practice with electronic discharge prescribing and a robotic dispensing and inventory system. Pharmacy Technicians support Clinical Pharmacists and undertake sterile and oncology preparation. The Beth Allerton Family Oncology Pharmacy provides a TGA standard facility for chemotherapy preparation, clinical trials, dispensing and patient counselling.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Pharmacy to lead Barwon Health’s pharmacy services across multiple sites. This senior leadership role is responsible for setting strategic direction, driving operational excellence, ensuring clinical quality, and promoting research and innovation within pharmacy. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary team, develop innovative service models, and collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative leaders to optimise medication management and support high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop pharmacy services across multiple sites, promoting innovation and operational excellence

Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication management for patients

Foster a culture of research, education, and continuous quality improvement

Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative leaders to support multidisciplinary care

Oversee departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation

Qualifications & Experience

Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmacy, preferably in a hospital or health system

Strong track record in research, practice development, and clinical leadership

Demonstrated managerial, financial, and workforce leadership skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and team-building abilities

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About The Culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health Staff Benefits

Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career

Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.

Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers

Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We Encourage Applications From

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

LGBTIQA+ community members

People of all gender identities

People with disability

Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at contact@barwonhealth.org.au.

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email. This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact Person Dr Greg Weeks, Director of Pharmacy or Affiliate Professor Ajai Verma, Chief Medical Officer

Email greg.weeks@barwonhealth.org.au | ajai.verma@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone Greg - (03) 4215 1*** | Ajai - (03) 4215 1***

Application Closing Date 14th, December 2025

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