The Role:
As the Director of Pharmacy, you will lead a comprehensive, high-quality and continually improving hospital pharmacy service that supports the strategic objectives of Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH).
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with significant scope, strategic influence and the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across the entire organisation.
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Setting the long-term vision and goals for the Pharmacy Department
Foster a positive, team-oriented environment that enables staff to work to their full potential.
Championing innovation and continuous improvement
Team & Culture Leadership
Fostering a positive, collaborative and high‑performance team culture
Empowering pharmacists and technicians to work to their full scope
Role‑modelling professional leadership behaviours and promoting a culture of safety, accountability and excellence
Clinical Excellence & Governance
Providing safe, integrated, patient‑centred pharmacy services across the health service
Maintaining clinical responsibilities to remain connected to frontline care
Acting as a key clinical governance advisor to the MBPH Executive on medication safety and pharmaceutical care
Operational Responsibilities
Leading service planning, performance monitoring and evaluation
Participating in reasonable on‑call and weekend duties as required
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Required
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Pharmacist
Extensive management experience, preferably in a hospital environment
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans in relation to service delivery, including facilitation of initiatives that respond to strategic priorities
Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and government policies relating to pharmacy service delivery within the public hospital setting
Excellent interpersonal and high-level analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of skilled, professional staff in the delivery of pharmacy services, including the ability to problem solve complex service delivery issues.
Desirable
Post Graduate qualification in hospital pharmacy (Fellowship of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists or Graduate Diploma of Hospital Pharmacy) is highly desirable
Extensive clinical and management experience within a large regional hospital or other relevant organisation at a senior level.
Why Join MBPH?
Role
At MBPH, you'll be part of a vibrant, progressive organisation committed to delivering exceptional care to the community. This role offers:
A leadership position with significant strategic impact
A supportive executive team and multidisciplinary environment
Opportunities for service innovation
A chance to contribute to improving health outcomes for a diverse regional population
If you are passionate about clinical excellence, empowering people and driving service innovation, we would love to hear from you
What MBPH Has To Offer You
Internal Professional Development– including but not limited to the opportunity for eligible employees to access scholarships for postgraduate studies as well as specifically designed programs within MBPH for skill development
Free parking on site for all employees
Salary Packaging – Pay less tax
On-site Café
Employee Assistance Programs
At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network of LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.
How To Apply
For more role specific information please visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Job Vacancies to view the position description.
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For further enquiries please contact our Human Resources team.
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A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months) are required.
Applications close: 30 January 2026