Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology & Chemotherapy Compounding

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Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology & Chemotherapy Compounding

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  • Date posted

    September 21, 2026

  • Closing date

    November 5, 2026

  • Location

    Melbourne

  • Salary

    $110,000 - $135,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy & AHPRA Registration & Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCOP)

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Job Overview & Organization Mission

Verify complex cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens, immunotherapy protocols, and direct cleanroom compounding for cancer patients.

GenesisCare is recruiting a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our comprehensive cancer centre in Melbourne. You will provide specialized clinical pharmacy services to medical oncology and hematology day infusion patients, reviewing electronic chemotherapy prescriptions in CHARM, evaluating renal/hepatic dose adjustments, and counseling patients on oral targeted therapies.

As a key member of the team at GenesisCare in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Position Quick Summary

  • Role Title: Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology & Chemotherapy Compounding
  • Hiring Employer: GenesisCare
  • Primary Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Career Level: Senior Level
  • Target Remuneration: AU$110,000 – AU$135,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

  • Independently verify: Independently verify complex systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) protocols against eviQ clinical guidelines.
  • Supervise aseptic: Supervise aseptic cytotoxic compounding cleanrooms adhering to SHPA and PIC/S standards.
  • Provide clinical: Provide clinical oncology consultations, toxicity evaluations, and antiemetic supportive care regimens.
  • Manage investigational: Manage investigational medicinal products (IMPs) for Phase I-III clinical oncology trials.
  • Educate nursing: Educate nursing and junior pharmacy staff on cytotoxic handling safety and extravasation protocols.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at GenesisCare, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

  • Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy & AHPRA Registration & Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BCOP).
  • Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
  • Current unconditional registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in clinical oncology/hematology pharmacy.
  • Demonstrated mastery of eviQ protocols and electronic oncology prescribing systems (CHARM or Mosaiq).
  • Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) or SHPA Oncology Resident graduate is advantageous.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Oncology Pharmacy Chemotherapy Protocol Verification Aseptic Cytotoxic Compounding AHPRA Pharmacist CHARM Oncology EMR

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At GenesisCare, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

  • Competitive Remuneration: AU$110,000 – AU$135,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
  • Remuneration $110,000 – $135,000 + 11.5% super + annual performance incentives.
  • GenesisCare global oncology network providing peer collaboration and clinical trial involvement.
  • Supported professional development, conference sponsorship, and flexible roster models.
  • Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
  • Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: GenesisCare

GenesisCare is Australia’s largest provider of integrated cancer care, delivering radiation oncology, medical oncology, and clinical trials.

GenesisCare is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official GenesisCare careers gateway.

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