The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care that provides services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for over 150 years. The Eye and Ear has over 60 different specialist clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24 hour emergency eye and ear, nose, and throat service. The Eye and Ear provides care annually for around 250,000 patients, with over 195,000 outpatients, nearly 43,000 emergency patients and nearly 14,000 inpatients. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure, improve access for patients and visitors and staff.

Our Vision

A world leader providing exceptional care

Our Mission

We aspire to be the world’s leading eye and ear health service through:

Outstanding patient experience

Exemplary leadership

Inspiring our people

Building a platform for the future

Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence

About the Role

Dispensary Manager, Grade 3 (1 FTE/ 40 hours per week)

Permanent, Full-time position

We have a vacancy in our friendly pharmacy team for a permanent, full-time Grade 3 Dispensary Manager to lead dispensary services for our specialist hospital.

This position oversees all aspects of the pharmacy dispensary and pharmacy services provided at our main hospital and Eye and Ear on the Park campuses to ensure that they are effective, efficient and patient-centred and meet legislative and best practice requirements. The Dispensary Manager has line management responsibility for a small team of pharmacists and pharmacy students and is responsible for the recruitment, orientation, training and management of all dispensary staff. As a member of a small team, the Dispensary Manager is required to participate in all aspects of dispensary services and participate in the manufacture of medicines where required. This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (no restrictions to practice)
Significant experience in a hospital setting
A patient-centred approach to care
Strong drug and clinical knowledge
Highly developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
A commitment to continuous quality improvement
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of Special Access Scheme processes
Prior experience in aseptic manufacturing

Familiarity with Merlin® pharmacy software, CERNER® medication management software and Omnicell® automated dispensing machines is highly desirable.

Join our friendly team in making a difference to the lives of thousands of our patients and their loved ones.

Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support.

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment which is free from harassment or discrimination and promotes cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital we are committed to supporting people with disability gain employment and develop their careers with us – if you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role please contact the people and culture department to discuss.’

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The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital • East Melbourne VIC 3002

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