Lead Pharmacist

Overview

Lead Pharmacist - Learning and Development role at Alfred Health. Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education, and is 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.

Location: The Alfred, Melbourne, Victoria

Position Details

• Full Time Position (80hrs per fortnight) + monthly ADO (Permanent and 12 month Fixed-Term positions)
• Grade 4 TA20 – TA22
• Located at the Alfred
• Great staff benefits: 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

About The Department

Alfred Health Pharmacy is recognised for high quality and innovative patient-focused services, education and training programmes, and significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health and supports postgraduate learning and research with mentors to foster staff development. The department also has a leading Digital Health strategy, managing the electronic medication management system within Cerner, with integration to Pharmacy Dispensing (iPharmacy) and Automated Medication Storage systems (Omnicell). A Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program supports safe and financially responsible medication management.

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

The Team

Our pharmacists are recognised as essential members of clinical teams, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellent patient care outcomes. There are opportunities to engage in Advanced Scopes of Practice, including credentialing programs and leading clinical activities such as Partnered Pharmacist Medicine Charting, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, and Analgesia de-escalation, among others.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with experience in clinical pharmacy and education to lead the Pharmacy Learning and Development Team in a full-time position (permanent and 12 month fixed-term options). You will lead the development and management of core clinical education activities, including design and implementation of programs for interns, undergraduates, residency and advanced residency, as well as clinical pharmacy credentials for extended scope activities and external programs. You will also conduct practice-based research in clinical pharmacy and clinical education. A small clinical load (once to twice a week) is expected.

Key Skills

• Experience with clinical education in a hospital or academic setting
• High level of clinical skills and knowledge, with judgement and reasoning
• Demonstrated skills in change-management
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication, time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience developing and building learning packages/credentialing programs

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Registered pharmacist in Australia
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or clinical education highly desirable
• Extensive experience in leading or developing educational programmes
• Extensive clinical pharmacy experience in a tertiary care setting

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
• Onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred and access to Fitness Passport
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website. For questions or a confidential discussion please contact Diana Sandulache, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Workforce & Culture, at d.sandulache@alfred.org.au.

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 03 October 2025.

Equal Opportunity

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. 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 are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold a medical exemption.

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