Senior Pharmacist

Position details

• Full Time Positions (80hrs per f/n)+ monthly ADO
• Permanent & Fixed Term Contract Roles (12 months)
• Grade 3 SX6-SX81
• Located at the Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About 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. 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 Health.

Further information is available at the Alfred Health website (https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health)

About the Team

The Pharmacy Digital Health team is an integral part of the pharmacy department as a whole and critical to the functioning of the broader Alfred Health network. Comprising a mixture of pharmacists, business analysts and technical experts, the PDH team has responsibilities spanning across all clinical information systems with medication components. This includes the Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR), CERNER Oncology, iPharmacy, Omnicell Automated Dispensing Machines, PowerTrials and Smart Infusion Pumps, all of which work in an integrated manner to deliver optimised patient care across the health network.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with experience in clinical informatics to join our Pharmacy Digital Health leadership team. We have a both a permanent and fixed term (12 month backfill) position available. As Senior Pharmacist – Digital Health, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best medication management outcomes for individual patients. You will contribute to improving medication management on a larger scale through contributing to practice-based research projects and service and practice improvement work. This role will be an integral part in providing the Pharmacy Digital Health service in association with the Pharmacy Executive and Senior Leadership Teams. It will be involved in the development and maintenance of the Pharmacy Digital Health systems as described above.

Key Skills

• Excellent clinical skills, knowledge, judgement and reasoning
• A patient-centred approach to care
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities
• Excellent communication, prioritisation, and organisation skills
• Sound decision-making
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of clinical informatics/digital health
• Advanced presentation and writing skills
• Ability to liaise with individuals from other departments including medical, nursing and administrative staff
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a highly effective team highly desirable

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Registered pharmacist in Australia
• Experience in clinical pharmacy in a hospital setting highly desirable
• Experience in Clinical Informatics highly desirable
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications desirable
• Excellent skills in Information Technology

Benefits

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

How to apply and contact

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Jarrod Donovan, Technical Lead – Pharmacy Digital Health on ja.donovan@alfred.org.au or Caylen Duncan, Lead Pharmacist – Digital Health on Caylen.duncan@alfred.org.au.

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 3rd October 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

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