Pharmacy Student

**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.
- Multiple Casual Positions Available
- Pharmacy Student - RQ9
- Located across Alfred Health
- Great Staff Benefits

**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.

**About the Role**

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated first and second year pharmacy students to join the dynamic and progressive pharmacy department at Alfred Health. You will work across a variety of departments and campuses and gain experience in a diverse hospital pharmacy setting, assisting with operational tasks such as dispensing, sterile manufacturing, stock management in the pharmacy store and on wards, administrative tasks and other pharmacy technician duties as required.

**Key Attributes and Selection Criteria**
- Display professional conduct in a way that is expected of a health care professional in terms of appearance, punctuality, communication and behaviour
- Proven ability to work in a team
- Commitment to maintain professional recency by completing all mandatory training requirements and be responsive to communication from senior line managers and the Pharmacy Workforce team
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends and/or after-hours with a minimum expected commitment of at least 4 hours per week or 8 hours per fortnight
- Availability and commitment to attend a seven-day period of compulsory orientation between 23rd June and 25th July, 2025

**Qualifications & Experience required**
- Currently enrolled in an approved pharmacy degree as determined by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and in the equivalent of First or Second Year in 2025
- Community or hospital pharmacy experience highly desirable but not essential
- **Please note: applicants seeking internship or supervised practice in 2025 or 2026 will _**_not _**_be considered. Applications for the 2026 internship program will be co-ordinated via the Victorian Hospital Pharmacy Intern Program. More information available on the AdPHA website _here_**_

**Staff Benefits**
- 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.

**Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 4th May 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.

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