The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

- Ongoing full time position | 80 hours per fortnight

- Parkville location | Close to public transport

- Join a values-led organisation - People First, Lead with Kindness and Excellence Together

About the role

Support the efficient delivery of pharmacy services by providing high-quality administrative and operational support to The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Pharmacy Department. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll coordinate day-to-day departmental processes, maintain accurate records, and facilitate effective communication across the service.

You'll play a key role in the smooth operation of the department, contributing to an efficient and well-supported environment for staff while helping to enhance the experience of patients and stakeholders. Your work will enable clinical teams to focus on delivering safe, timely and person-centred care.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Pharmacy Department.

- Coordinate meetings, calendars, training activities and departmental communications.

- Support procurement, finance and resource administration, including purchasing and invoice processing.

- Assist with workforce administration, including recruitment, onboarding and staff records.

- Maintain accurate records, reports and databases to support departmental operations.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and administrative excellence.

About You

You are an organised and proactive administrator with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support in a collaborative environment.

You'll bring:

- Demonstrated administrative experience, ideally within a complex or healthcare setting.

- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and Teams.

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- The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and use initiative to solve problems.

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work

Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.

- Career Growth

Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.

- Supportive Culture & Belonging

Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.

- Innovation

Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.

- World-Class Excellence

Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.

- Enjoy great employee benefits

Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville Precinct

Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally secure environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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📌 Pharmacy Administration Assistant (Melbourne)

🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital

📍 Melbourne