Title:  Senior Mental Health Pharmacist

Senior Mental Health Pharmacist

• Senior Hospital Pharmacist Grade 3
• Full time, fixed term position (Maternity leave cover) until April 2027
• Responsible for the direction, planning, provision, and review of clinical pharmacy services to the Mental Health Service across Eastern Health.
• Work with different disciplines & across multiple sites in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Mental Health Pharmacist to lead and advance clinical pharmacy services across our Mental Health Service. The Senior Mental Health Pharmacist is responsible for the direction, planning, provision and review of high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the Eastern Health Mental Health Service. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on clinical practice, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centered medication management across inpatient and community settings.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current and advanced hospital pharmacy experience, including effective clinical pharmacy skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant aspects of hospital pharmacy. In particular, demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Guidelines
• Demonstrate commitment to optimum patient focused care and professional practice
• Developed staff supervision, interpersonal skills, ability to facilitate open discussion and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure, to meet time constraints and determine work priorities and a high level of organisational skills
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and quality improvement activities
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to build relationships and work in partnerships
• Commitment to participate in personal and departmental ongoing professional development, continuing education and peer review. Presentation/poster presented at a ADPHA  or equivalent conference.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please see Position Description

Contact Person: Kayin Chan

Contact Number: 03 9871 3520

Contact Email: kayin.chan@easternhealth.org.au 

Job Posting End Date: 13/03/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day