Senior Pharmacist - Surgical 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 (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 Surgical Services Team as 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 surgical services pharmacy team in a supportive environment. 

About the Department & Team 

Alfred Care Group has a large elective and emergency surgical program consisting of multiple units, including Acute General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology Head and Neck, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular and Radiology. Surgical Services is also home to three statewide services: Major Trauma Service, The Victorian Adult Burns Service and Bariatric Services 

The Pharmacy Department works closely with patients, their family and other health services to provide high level pharmaceutical care. Our departments' priorities are to provide information on medication safety, cost-effective use of medication for patients and deliver specialised pharmacy expertise at important points of a patient's recovery or treatment process. Our pharmacists are recognised as essential members of all clinical teams, actively engaging in a unit and team-based care model involving ward rounds and collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient care outcomes. There are vast opportunities to engage in Advanced Scopes of Practice.  

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

About the Role 

As Senior Pharmacist – Surgical Services, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of clinical pharmacy services to a portfolio of surgical units across 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 within Surgical Services and other specialties to develop clinical services of all surgical patients.  

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 services
• Experience in leading and coaching a highly effective team

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 Lauren Hunt, Lead Pharmacist – Surgical Services 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 AEDT, Friday 27th February 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.