Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

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 (80 hours/fortnight + ADO)
• Pharmacy Technician Grade 4 (TH14) + 10% Senior + 7% In Charge Allowance ($83,235.04)
• Located at the Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

Alfred Care Group is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacy technician to join the Aseptic Services Team as Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician. 

About the Department & Aseptic Services

The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Care Group sites and are well recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output.

Pharmacy Aseptic Services is a specialised unit within the Pharmacy Operations Team responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely compounding of sterile and selected non‑sterile medicines. The aseptic suite prepares chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical trial, cytotoxic and crossflow products, and a small range of non‑sterile compounded items to support patient care across the Alfred Care Group. Operating under strict regulatory, quality, and contamination‑control standards, the team collaborates closely with clinical pharmacists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred therapy. A strong focus on safety, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement underpins all aseptic production activities.

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

About the Role

As the Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Services, you will coordinate the delivery of the day-to-day aseptic pharmacy services to Alfred Care Group. You will work closely with the Senior Pharmacist – Aseptic Services to supervise and develop staff working in the area to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice and timely medication supply. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the broader Operations team to optimise workflows and patient outcomes

Key Skills

• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and implement change and motivate staff
• Superior administrative and organisational skills, and exhibit the ability to work and communicate effectively with pharmacy staff, other health professionals and the general public
• Good time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workload to maximise service delivery.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with other health professionals and departments.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Certificate IV in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support or equivalent (for example an equivalent certificate in Community Pharmacy Services or a Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Pharmaceutical Science or similar) essential
• Completion of a Pharmacy Board approved or professional body recognised equivalent aseptic and cytotoxic manufacturing course essential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an aseptic manufacturing technician in a hospital, pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry setting essential
• Management or supervisory experience, including training experience essential
• Formal training in assessment and training and/or management highly desirable
• Knowledge of PBS, S100, and Special Access schemes an advantage

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (subject to availability)
• 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 Libby Dunkley, Lead Pharmacist - Pharmacy Operations 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 close 11pm, AEDT Wednesday 25th March 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.