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).
Description
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
* Fostering 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
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.
To find out more about our wonderful Hospital, visit Mildura Base Public Hospital : Home (mbph.org.au)
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
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