Barwon Health - Director of Pharmacy

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive regional health services, caring for more than 500,000 people across over 20 sites. Our 9,000+ staff and volunteers deliver services spanning primary care, acute and emergency services, mental health, aged care, rehabilitation and community health.

Guided by our values of Respect, Compassion, Commitment, Accountability and Innovation, we are dedicated to research, education and continuous improvement to advance health outcomes across our region.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Director of Pharmacy provides strategic and operational leadership of pharmacy services across Barwon Health and the wider Barwon southwest region. This executive role is accountable for delivering safe, high-quality and financially sustainable medicines management aligned to organisational strategy.

You will lead medication safety and quality use of medicines initiatives, ensuring compliance with national standards, while overseeing governance, policy development and risk management frameworks. The role drives contemporary and innovative pharmacy service models across inpatient, outpatient and transitional care settings, advances automation and clinical informatics capability, and provides expert advice to the Executive and senior leadership team across an organisation of more than 9000 caregivers.

With responsibility for workforce strategy, succession planning and capability development, you will foster a high-performing, research-active pharmacy team. You will oversee budget performance, pharmaceutical contracts and purchasing strategies, strengthen university and research partnerships, and represent Barwon Health in professional, regulatory and sector forums at a regional and state level.

Useful links

Respect - We respect the people we connect with.
Compassion - We show compassion for the people we care for and work with.
Commitment - We are committed to quality and excellence in everything we do.
Accountability - We take accountability for what we do and act with integrity.
Innovation - We drive innovation for better care.

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A039984
Application deadline: 18 March 2026
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.