Pharmacist - Cytosuite

Date: 26 Jun 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Pharmacy

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Pharmacy

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists

Pharmacy

Pharmacist, Aseptic Manufacturing (Grade 2)

• Full time ongoing role available | job share considered
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
• Up to $106,907 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

Application closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 13th July 2025

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team
The Aseptic Manufacturing Suite (Cytosuite) at Peter Mac plays a key role in supporting high quality patient care and groundbreaking cancer research through the preparation of vital oncology medications. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacy team ensures the safe and timely production of standard-of-care and clinical trial treatments for Peter Mac patients and other hospital sites. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment and improving outcomes - keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.

About the role
As a Grade 2 Pharmacist you will develop specialty practice in aseptic manufacturing and acquire a deep understanding of the preparation of cytotoxics, immunotherapy, hazardous and investigational medicines. You’ll enjoy working as part of a large and busy team to provide excellent patient care by contributing to cutting-edge cancer therapy.

In conjunction with other members of the Cytosuite team, you will:
• Liaise with key stakeholders across day therapy, inpatients, hospital in the home, clinical trials and other precinct hospitals.
• Optimise pharmacy workflows and oversee sterile admixture compounding.
• Adhere to Good Documentation Practice (GDP) to maintain accurate records.
• Uphold excellence in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and safety and quality assurance standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Peter Mac’s Cytosuite, where you will be supported to expand your skills and expertise in a dynamic hospital environment at the forefront of cancer treatment and research.

About you
You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring with you:
• AHPRA registration or be eligible for registration.
• Broad working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy practice and/or clinical trials.
• Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Previous experience working in a TGA-licensed manufacturing facility is highly desirable.

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
• Flexible working hours

Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Robyn Ingram, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, at robyn.ingram@petermac.org or 03 8559 5201.

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Position Summary

The Grade 2 Pharmacist (Aseptic Manufacturing) participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients and others by arrangement. They ensure the accurate and timely production of sterile admixtures within the aseptic compounding suite (cytosuite) and comply with professional standards, including Pharmacy Board Guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. The Pharmacist complies with quality assurance programs, aligned with the above standards, and adheres to occupational health and safety requirements.

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

SX2 - SX5

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

Internal	Cytosuite Quality Manager Pharmacy Staff · Day Therapy Clinical Trials Unit · Hospital in the Home Operating Theatres Medical and nursing staff Other health professionals
External	Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Women’s Hospital Other health professionals and organisations as required

Skills

Essential Requirements

Qualified Pharmacist, registered with AHPRA
Demonstrated competency in the following areas:
o Good Manufacturing Practice for medicinal products
o Dispensing medicines o Pharmacy practice skills
o Organisational and management skills

Desirable Requirements

Experience in aseptic manufacturing operations
Relevant postgraduate qualifications such as a Graduate Diploma in Good Manufacturing Practice
Experience in oncology pharmacy practice
Experience in cancer clinical trials

Personal attributes including:

Achievement drive, self-confidence and initiative
Communication and team building skills
Flexibility
Integrity, commitment and loyalty
Persuasiveness and negotiating ability
Financial acumen

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Support the Cytosuite Production Manager to Manage admixture production Coordinate the daily work plan	Ensure accurate, safe, and timely production and supply of therapies to healthcare staff and consumers. Work collaboratively and communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding production timelines and requirements. Oversee specific areas of admixture production, including workload triage, checking, verification and releasing procedures. Ensure precise documentation of all aseptic manufacturing activities, including those related to clinical trials. Accurately record workload metrics and statistics as requested. Adhere to company policies as well as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) standards. Adhere to legislative and professional practice guidelines and local procedures relating to medicines management and GMP. Ensure the facility is maintained in accordance with current workplace health and safety requirements. Ensure work practices for handling of cytotoxics and other hazardous drugs abide by OH&S recommendations and Peter Mac procedures. Deputise for the Cytosuite Production Manager when required. Regular participation in on-call and weekend rosters is expected.
2. Actively participate in clinical supervision, education and other CPD activities	Assist the Production Manager to facilitate staff training and competency assessments. Actively participate in the supervision and/or training of pharmacy technicians, undergraduate pharmacy students, post graduate pharmacy interns, and rotational pharmacists, as required. Regular active participation in continuing professional development activities (internal and external) including presentation at conferences as appropriate.
3. Assist in the implementation, review and maintenance of quality assurance programs	Contribute to embedding a culture of quality improvement in the cytosuite. As delegated by the Cytosuite Production Manager, regularly review facility provisions and work practices to ensure compliance with Pharmacy Board Guidelines, GMP for medicinal products (e.g. United States Pharmacopoeia or Therapeutic Goods Administration PIC/S), Regulations, local policies, professional guidelines and standards of practice. Contribute to the development and implementation of guidance for pharmacy staff to ensure compliance with the above. Escalate any non-compliance issues to the Production Manager and contribute to their review and resolution.
4. Actively participate in pharmacy practice research and quality projects	Actively participate in department quality and/or research projects.

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.