Senior Pharmacist - Learning & Development

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.

• 2 year Fixed Term Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 3 SX6 – SX81
• Located across Alfred Care Group and Mildura
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

Alfred Care Group is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join the Learning and Development team as Senior Pharmacist. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most progressive hospital pharmacy services in the country. This two-year, fixed term role based at Alfred Care Group offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in regional Victoria. You’ll strengthen local capability to deliver and sustain effective learning and development initiatives that support a skilled pharmacy workforce.

About the Department & Team

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

The Learning and Development Team manages a number of unique portfolios:

• Clinical Trials CT Trial Hub credentialing program, which supports hospital across Victoria and interstate to build capacity in their Pharmacy Clinical Trials workforce (https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/news/alfreds-pharmacy-excellence-heads-to-the-regions/)
• The Pharmacy Learning & Development Hub, which runs external programs in Clinical Pharmacy and Intensive care, with more areas launching soon (https://learning.alfredpharmacy.org.au/)
• Monash University Pharmacy Undergraduate program unit coordination
• Latrobe Health partnership in providing support for the development of educational and Residency programs at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), involving an in-person commitment at LRH
• Mildura Hospital partnership in providing support for the development of educational and Residency programs at Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH), involving an in-person commitment at MBPH (new service established 2026)

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with experience in clinical pharmacy to join our Learning and Development Team as Senior Pharmacist – Learning & Development. You may not have any formal experience in an education team, but have a strong baseline of knowledge and skills to build on from clinical practice.

Working as a member of the Learning and Development Team, supported by expert senior staff, you will:

• Assist in the development and management of core clinical education activities, including the design and implementation of key programs in our department and at our partner site, Mildura Base Hospital. Including intern, undergraduate, foundation residency and advanced residency programs, as well as key clinical pharmacy credentialling programs
• Be assigned a part-time clinical pharmacy role and will contribute to improving medication management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Be supported to conduct practice-based research projects in clinical pharmacy and clinical education.

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 leadership and management highly desirable
  Hospital pharmacy experience in a leadership position, with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital pharmacy services essential
• Experience in leading and coaching highly effective team highly desirable
• Experience in regional healthcare an advantage

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 Viki Lui – Lead Pharmacist Learning & Development at [email protected] or Lauren Crawley – Lead Pharmacist Learning & Development 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,  Sunday 29th 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.