Pharmacist Grade 2

Pharmacogenomics Pharmacist Grade 2 and PhD Candidate– Fixed Term, Full-Time

• Fixed-term full-time role available  
  
• Up to $106,906 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
• Pathway to a fully funded, full-time practice-based PhD

Application closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18th January 2026
 

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 Pharmacy team at Peter Mac plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care, incorporating all facets of innovative clinical pharmacy practice, including personalised medicine strategies and clinical pharmacogenomics. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacogenomics pharmacy team facilitates germline pharmacogenomics screening, patient consent and education, and implements pharmacogenomic-guided medicines optimisation recommendations for patients planned for select systemic anticancer therapies. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing personalised medicines strategies through research and improving outcomes, keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

As a Grade 2 Pharmacogenomics Pharmacist, you will develop a solid understanding and working experience of pharmacogenomics in oncology. You will also enrol into and undertake a full-time practice-based PhD in pharmacogenomics research within oncology and solid organ transplantation, progressing EMR (electronic medical record) optimisation, and broadening education strategies, as part of a 2025 MRFF Grant, ‘Trial Implementation of Pharmacogenomics to improve Complex Hospital Care.’

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.
• A track record consistent with University of Melbourne entry criteria for PhD candidature 
• Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Previous experience in oncology pharmacy practice 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.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation, and we do not tolerate child abuse. We support and value all children and young people. We promote and prioritise the safety of children who are in our care or visiting our campuses.
 

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 Senthil Lingaratnam, Director of Pharmacy, at Senthil.Lingaratnam@petermac.org or 03 8559 5201.

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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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.