Lead Pharmacist - General Medicine

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 4 TA20-TA22
• 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 Pharmacy Service as Lead Pharmacist. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most progressive hospital pharmacy services in the country and continue to build and develop the general medicine pharmacy team. 

About the Department & Team 

The General Medicine Unit is a major provider of clinical care and education at Alfred Health. It is a dynamic, well supported unit with focuses on education, research and community-based care.. The unit is dedicated to the care of complex, multi-morbid and often elderly patients, providing care in line with patient values and preferences.. There is a strong interdisciplinary approach to care within the unit. The General Medicine Unit also includes services at Sandringham Hospital and Hospital in the Home. The pharmacy service to General Medicine is extensive and includes several pharmacist-led initiatives and an extended hours service.

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 Lead Pharmacist - General Medicine you will provide progressive and advanced level patient-centred care across the General Medicine Unit. You will work closely with the Director for Pharmacy Clinical Innovations and will be responsible for the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services to General Medicine patients across the Alfred Health. 

You will play a key role in the managing and mentoring of Senior Pharmacists in the General Medicine service. This will also include co-ordinating and ensure quality rotations for junior Pharmacists, including Foundation Residents, Advanced Residents, undergraduate students, intern rotations and postgraduate student placements. This includes leading credentialing programs for both Alfred Health and national/international visitors for courses such as Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting, pharmacist-led warfarin dosing and pharmacist MET call credentialing. 

You will contribute to the General Medicine Leadership team, including collaborating with medical, nursing, allied health and pharmacy colleagues.  

Research is an essential part of pharmacy services at Alfred Health; in this position you will also lead and develop research and educational activities of the General Medicine teams and Pharmacy Department. 

Key Skills

• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
• Ability to manage organisation change
• 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 in a senior leadership position, with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital pharmacy services
• Experience in leading and coaching highly effective team 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & 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 Erica Tong, Clinical Innovations Director 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, Wednesday 11th Feburary 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.