Full Time, Permanent Contract 80 hours per fortnight - Inclusive of ADO accrual Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Director of Pharmacy.
This key position oversees all aspects of our pharmacy services, including operations, compliance, budgeting, quality systems, and staff development.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an enthusiastic, energetic service that has a strong commitment to teaching and training including a sub-regional intern training program based at NHW, direct involvement in a well developed hospital research program, multiple innovations in developing new models of clinical care and much more.
As part of the NHW leadership team, the Director of Pharmacy plays an important role in shaping the delivery of pharmacy services to ensure they meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
The role also involves strategic planning and a commitment to service improvement, driving innovation to support the needs of our patients and community.
The position requires fostering a positive and collaborative culture within the department, managing human resources, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an organisation dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare outcomes.
Our Region:
Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.
An easy 2 1/2 hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
Our region is a popular destination year-round.
It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
The successful applicant will benefit from:
Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available.
If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts.
There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
Employee Assistant Programs (EAP) Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership Social Club Benefits Support for our diverse workforce Applying for the role:
Enquiries can be made with Garry Wilkes on 0419 197 574 Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.
A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD.
Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.
To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.
Applications close Sunday, 5th of January 2025.
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.
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