Description

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 DepartmentFoster 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 cultureEmpowering pharmacists and technicians to work to their full scopeRole‑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 serviceMaintaining clinical responsibilities to remain connected to frontline careActing as a key clinical governance advisor to the MBPH Executive on medication safety and pharmaceutical care

Operational Responsibilities

Leading service planning, performance monitoring and evaluationParticipating in reasonable on‑call and weekend duties as requiredEnsuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and accreditation requirements

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Required

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a PharmacistExtensive management experience, preferably in a hospital environmentDemonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans in relation to service delivery, including facilitation of initiatives that respond to strategic prioritiesDemonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and government policies relating to pharmacy service delivery within the public hospital settingExcellent interpersonal and high-level analytical skillsDemonstrated 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 desirableExtensive 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 developmentFree parking on site for all employeesSalary Packaging – Pay less taxOn-site CaféEmployee Assistance ProgramsAt 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.

E: humanresources@mbph.org.au

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