Operational Pharmacist

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 Positions (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO 
• Grade 2 SX2-SX5 
• Located at Alfred Hospital 
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Department 

Alfred Care Group Pharmacy Department 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 also has a leading Digital Health strategy, playing a pivotal role in managing the electronic medicine management system within our comprehensive electronic medical record (Cerner), with an advanced level of integration linking this to the Pharmacy Dispensing (iPharmacy) and Automated Medication Storage systems (Omnicell). 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 medicine management within the Alfred Care Group.  

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

About the Team 

The Pharmacy Operations team consists of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across all campuses and services across Alfred Care Group. Our operational workforce maintains the provision of our services across key areas of our business including Inpatient, Discharge and Outpatient dispensary services, Aseptic and Manufacturing services and Clinical Trials.  

About the Role 

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated pharmacists to join our operational team. As an operational pharmacist, you will work closely with your fellow team members across the different campuses for the provision of pharmacy services. You will work across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries, aseptics and manufacturing services, the medical day unit and provide support to our offsite dispensaries at Caulfield, Sandringham and Melbourne Sexual Health.  

Key Skills 

• A patient-centred approach to care 
• Excellent knowledge, judgement and reasoning 
• Excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines 
• Problem solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative 

Benefits 

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Elizabeth Dunkley, Lead Pharmacist - Operations at [email protected]  

Don’t delay! These positions are being actively recruited and suitable candidates will be contacted and screened as they are received   

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 the 29th of June 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.