Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 24
Job Category - Pharmacist
Req Id - 6545
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:
* Nursing/Midwifery
* Aged Care
* Medical
* Community Services
* Corporate Services
* Support Services
About the role
Pharmacist Grade 2 – Subacute Programs (Outreach, Outpatient Programs and Aged Care Support/Intake)
12 hours per week
Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
In this role working in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy, you will be responsible for the provision of safe and appropriate consumer centred Medication assessment and advice in subacute, aged care and outpatient settings. The role will liaise with other health care professionals including referral of complex clients to appropriate services.
What's required?
* Registered as a pharmacist with AHPRA,
* Demonstrated experience in a community setting as a community pharmacist with a minimum of 4 years' experience.
* Experience supplying or supporting Aged Care Pharmacy Services.
* High level verbal and written communication skills.
* High level interpersonal and professional organisational skills.
* High level of clinical competence; skill and knowledge.
* Competent computer literacy skills.
* Ability to work autonomously but be both competent and confident working with a broad range of health care professionals.
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of government legislation, policies and procedures, risk management and OH&S relative to Community Services within the public sector.
* Current Victorian's Drivers Licence.
* Current Police Check.
Benefits working with us
Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
* Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
* Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
* Active Social Club
* Extensive professional development and continuing education
* Employee Assistance Program
* Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are 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.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: David Walters
Email:
Phone:
Application closing date: Monday 24th November 2025
Applications will be reviewed as received and Applicants may contacted for Interview during this period
Position Description
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.