Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacist with hospital and community pharmacy experience to apply their skills in a compliance role.
About Us
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) regulates pharmacy businesses, pharmacy departments, and pharmacy depots in Victoria. Its activities include licensing pharmacy owners and registering pharmacy premises. Authorised Officers visit registered premises to monitor compliance with the Pharmacy Regulation Act and VPA Standards and support pharmacists to engage in good regulatory practice.
About The Role
You will be primarily responsible for inspecting hospital pharmacy departments and pharmacies and assessing applications for premises registration and licensing.
This is a permanent position which may be offered on a part-time (at least 4 days per week) or full-time basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Undertake inspections of hospital pharmacy departments and pharmacies and prepare reports relating to inspections and investigations
* Assess applications for registration, licensing and other approvals relevant to pharmacies and hospital pharmacy departments
* Inform licensees and pharmacists in relation to compliance with the Act, VPA Standards, VPA Guidelines and good pharmacy practice
* Participate in project and engagement work
What You Will Need To Succeed
* Applicants must hold current general registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Relevant and extensive experience in hospital and community pharmacy practice
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
* A Victorian Driver's Licence or equivalent and own vehicle
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment dealing with competing priorities
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated, keen to contribute to improving systems and processes
* A confident and strategic communicator with excellent written skills and strong attention to detail
* Experience in a variety of pharmacy practice settings relevant to the role including complex compounding (sterile and non-sterile) desirable but not essential
What You Will Get In Return
* The opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading pharmacy regulator
* A collaborative and supportive team environment
* Work with a professional and enthusiastic team based in Parkville
* A flexible work environment which includes a hybrid of office, field and home-based work
* Access to a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing and Support Program
* A role that offers variety and the chance to make a real impact
Further Information
If you require further information about the position, please contact Helen Newett by emailing: .
How To Apply
If you feel that your previous experience along with your skills and knowledge align with our requirements, please submit your application to the Registrar at the above email address and include:
* a 1-page Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
* a Resume, no longer than 5 typed pages
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