Lead Pharmacist

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. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 4 TA20-TA22
• 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 (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.

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About the Team

Our pharmacists are recognised as essential members of all clinical teams, actively engaging in a unit and team-based care model involving ward rounds and collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient care outcomes. The clinical pharmacy service extends beyond the traditional hospital pharmacy setting, operating across 7 days and extended hours, to ensure consistent patient care regardless of when they are admitted. Pharmacy programs span across all aspects of the patient journey, from acute admission through to ambulatory and post discharge innovation programs, including pharmacist-led and pharmacist integrated ambulatory clinics.

There are vast opportunities to engage in Advanced Scopes of Practice. This includes undertaking credentialing programs and leading clinical activities such as Partnered Pharmacist Medicine Charting, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, and Analgesia de-escalation, to name a few.

The service has 3 key priorities:

• Practice
• Education
• Research

As part of these priorities, the department holds a breadth of clinical stewardship and governance portfolios to ensure high quality and safety standards at all times. The department also has advanced Education programs with Foundation Residency and Advanced Training Residency to support career progression, including opportunities to rotate to external hospitals. Many of our innovative clinical programs have been adopted nationally and are linked with novel educational initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary pharmacist to join the Alfred Pharmacy Leadership team. As the Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Innovation, you will drive transformative change in pharmacy services, working closely and collaboratively with the Clinical Sevrice Leads and Clinical Executive Group. This senior leadership role is responsible for designing and implementing innovative, evidence-based models of care, integrating digital health technologies, and enhancing medicines management across the organisation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead strategic projects, mentor staff, and contribute to research and service redesign that improves patient outcomes and supports workforce development.

Key Skills

• Proven excellent pharmacy practice knowledge
• Strategic and creative thinker with high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to manage organisational change.
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and complex decision-making skills.
• Ability to search and critically analyse medical and paramedical literature to support clinical practice.
• Advanced presentation and writing skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical, executive, and governance domains.
• Advanced computer literacy skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong research and evidence translation skills, including publication and presentation experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient safety, and workforce development.
• Familiarity with national health priorities, accreditation standards, and emerging trends in medicines management.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Extensive pharmacy practice experience in a tertiary or teaching hospital environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in service innovation, digital health, or clinical transformation.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative models of care.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, health services management, digital health, or related discipline desirable
• Experience in project management or health service redesign desirable
• Demonstrated success in securing support (e.g. grants, partnerships) for innovation projects highly advantageous

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.

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Erica Tong – Clinical Innovations Director/CPIO at

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 31st of October 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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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