Senior Distribution Officer / Pharmacy Technician

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
• Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 3 Level 1 (HS3)  - equivalent to Pharmacy Technician Grade 4
• 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. 

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

The Team

The Pharmaceutical Management team is responsible for the procurement, distribution and governance of medicine supply across Alfred Health. This is managed through a unique, proactive and co-ordinated approach; utilising close working relationships with external suppliers (Symbion, Baxter) to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation. 

Adoption and expansion of technology is a key component, embracing the use of new digital functionality and the evaluation of data within medication related systems to allow for targeted, efficient responses to medication supply processes. The team works closely with our Digital Health, Medication Safety and Formulary programs to ensure continued availability of the most up to date treatments in a cost-effective manner. This is a continually evolving portfolio that looks to innovative approaches in improving and refining how its service can be provided, while assisting to deliver on department and organisation wide strategic goals. 

The Role

We are seeking an experienced pharmacy technician or store person looking to make the transition into a supervisory/leadership role in a dynamic hospital environment as the Senior Distribution Officer. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Distribution Manager, you will work as part of a leadership team of two Distribution Officers to supervise and co-ordinate the day to day running of the pharmacy distributions team, overseeing inbound and outbound services, imprest supply, and dispensary stock management. You will work closely with the Procurement team to ensure timely access to medications and cost effective stock management across all Alfred Health Campuses.

Qualifications & Experience required 

• Minimum of three years full-time experience in a hospital pharmacy department or supply department with experience in stock management, purchasing and inventory control (or equivalent) 

• Experience supervising or training staff essential, experience in a leadership or team management role highly desirable
• Certificate III or IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician), Hospital Services, Supply Chain Logistics or equivalent (including tertiary qualification) highly desirable

Key Skills

• Excellent communication, time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines 
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team to achieve common goals
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative 
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams 

Staff 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.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Matthew Taylor, Lead – Pharmacy Distributions 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 close: 11pm AEST, Wednesday 23rd of 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