Lead Pharmacist - Digital Health

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 4 TA20-TA22
• Located within Alfred Care Group, part of Bayside Health
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

Alfred Care Group is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Digital Health team as Lead Pharmacist.  

About the Department & Team 

Alfred Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within the Alfred Care Group, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development. The department has a leading Digital Health strategy, playing a pivotal role in managing the electronic medication management system within our comprehensive electronic medical record. This is complemented by a strong clinical presence and a Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Heath. Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health  

The Pharmacy Digital Health team is an integral part of the pharmacy department as a whole and critical to the functioning of the broader Alfred Care Group. Comprising a mixture of pharmacists, business analysts and technical experts, the PDH team has responsibilities spanning across all clinical information systems with medication components. This includes the Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR), CERNER Oncology, iPharmacy, Omnicell Automated Dispensing Machines, PowerTrials and Smart Infusion Pumps, all of which work in an integrated manner to deliver optimised patient care across the health network.   

About the Role 

We are seeking a pharmacist leader with experience in clinical informatics to join our Pharmacy Digital Health leadership team. As Lead Pharmacist – Digital Health, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best medication management outcomes for individual patients. You will contribute to improving medication management on a larger scale through contributing to practice-based research projects and service and practice improvement work. This role will be an integral part in providing the Pharmacy Digital Health service in association with the Pharmacy Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.  It will be involved in the development and maintenance of the Pharmacy Digital Health systems as described above.  

Key Skills

• Excellent clinical skills, knowledge, judgement and reasoning
• A patient-centred approach to care
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, and organisation skills
• Sound decision-making
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of clinical informatics/digital health
• Advanced presentation and writing skills
• Ability to liaise with individuals from other departments including medical, nursing and administrative staff 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a highly effective team essential
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and deliver outcomes within specified deadlines 

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Registered pharmacist in Australia Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications including formal qualification in information technology desirable
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital pharmacy services, drug therapy and health care administration highly desirable.
• Recognised subject matter expertise within profession and or Advanced Practice Portfolio in the specialty highly desirable 
• Experience of information technology resources and implementation of new programmes within the healthcare setting desirable
• Experience of horizon scanning and development of innovative processes for local implementation

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services. 

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Erica Tong at [email protected]  

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. 

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 23rd January 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.