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Senior Technician - Clinical Trials

LocationAlfred Health
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Published At:15 hours ago
Job no: 74013
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Pharmacy

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

  • Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
  • Pharmacy Technician Grade 4 (TH14) + 10% Senior Allowance
  • Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
  • Located at the Alfred

The Department

Alfred Health Pharmacy 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 Alfred Health, 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 medication 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 medication management within Alfred Heath.  

The Team

The Alfred Health Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service provides quality, efficient and cost-effective investigational drug services across all four of our campuses. The department is based at the Alfred and oversees the quality and governance and financial management of over 300 trials both commercial and local investigator led.  

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy plays a key role in the whole clinical trials process from ethics submission through to audits and inspections from international regulatory bodies, to clinically screening and reviewing patients in the hospital.   

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior pharmacy technician to join the dynamic Clinical Trials team at the Alfred.  

The Grade 4 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials is an integral member of the Clinical Trials team, responsible for providing support within the Clinical Trials Service in managing the day to day operations associated with clinical trials pharmacy services.

Qualifications & Experience required 

  • Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
  • Minimum of    three years full-time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician desirable
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience in manufacturing and aseptic preparation highly desired
  • Previous Clinical Trials experience is desired, but not essential
  • Financial management experience is desired, but not essential
  • Experience supervising or training staff desirable 

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 

Staff Benefits

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Adam Cunningham, Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Trials on [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, Friday 25th July, 2025 

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

  • Published on 27 Jun 2025, 6:00 AM