Senior Pharmacist General Medicine (Alfred Care Group)

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 3 SX6-SX81
• 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 General Medicine Team as a Senior Pharmacist. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most progressive hospital pharmacy services in the country and continue to build and develop the general medicine pharmacy team in a supportive environment. 

About the Department  

Alfred Care Group 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 Alfred Care Group, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development.   

Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health   

About the Team 

The General Medicine Unit at Alfred Care Group is a dynamic and well supported unit with an education and research focus. The General medicine unit operates primarily across the Alfred Hospital, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham hospital. The unit is dedicated to the care of complex, multi-morbid and often elderly patients, providing care in both an inpatient and ambulatory care setting. There is a strong interdisciplinary approach to care within the unit. 

About the Role 

As Senior Pharmacist – General medicine, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to the general medicine unit across the Alfred Care Group. The position will also be responsible for supervision and development of clinical pharmacists working within these services. You will work in collaboration with the Lead and Senior Pharmacists to provide progressive advanced level patient-centred care to all general medicine patients.  

This post has a key role in the managing and mentoring of junior pharmacists rotating through the service. This would also include undergraduate student placements, intern rotations, postgraduate student placements and a contribution to medical, nursing, allied health and pharmacy education. 

Research is an essential part of pharmacy services at Alfred Health. The post holder would also be expected to contribute to the research and educational activities of the General Medicine teams as well as pursue their own research. 

Key Skills

• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication, time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications & Experience required

• Registered pharmacist in Australia
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent highly desirable
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital
• pharmacy servicesExperience in leading and coaching a highly effective team

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• 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 Gail Edwards, Lead Pharmacist – General Medicine 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, Monday 24th August 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.