Pharmacist - Grade 1 Public Hospital | South West Victoria Monday to Friday | No Weekends | No On-Call Melbourne pharmacist looking to break into hospital pharmacy - without competing for inner-city roles or sacrificing work-life balance? This is a genuine opportunity to step into a public hospital setting with structured training and mentoring, while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living and a calmer pace of life - all just three hours from Melbourne. South West Victoria is a well-established regional area with excellent schools, modern facilities and a strong healthcare network. You're also within easy reach of the Great Ocean Road and Warrnambool coastline - making weekends feel like a getaway, not a recovery. Why This Makes Sense for a Melbourne Pharmacist Clear pathway into hospital pharmacy with full training provided Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm - no late nights, no weekends Real clinical exposure without metro-level congestion or pressure Affordable housing compared to Melbourne metro prices The Role You'll work across all core areas of hospital pharmacy, including: Inpatient and outpatient dispensing Ward-based clinical services - medication reconciliation and patient counselling IV additives, cytotoxic therapies and parenteral nutrition Providing medication advice to medical and nursing teams This is not a peripheral dispensary-only role - you will be involved in clinical services and multidisciplinary collaboration from early on, with structured support to build confidence. What You'll Bring General AHPRA registration Hospital experience welcomed but not required Strong communication skills and clinical curiosity Ideal for early-career pharmacists ready to step beyond community Salary & Benefits Victorian public sector award salary Structured professional development Predictable weekday roster Lifestyle shift without permanent metro disconnect For Melbourne pharmacists wanting hospital experience, improved balance and a more affordable lifestyle - this is a smart strategic move. For a confidential discussion, contact Mary at Raven's Recruitment on 1800 429 829 quoting Job No: 44699.
