Senior 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.

• Parental Leave Backfill Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO until April 2027
• 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.

Further information is available at

About the Team

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy team provides services to The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. The service is managed by Good Clinical Practice (GCP) trained, experienced pharmacists and technicians and currently supports nearly 400 drug trials across all phases of drug development. Our team has a unique combination of clinical trial expertise coupled with strong education and research skills. This combination means we've been able to develop a pharmacy clinical trial credentialing program that brings together evidenced-based adult learning principles with contemporary service delivery that doesn't exist anywhere else within pharmacy in Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our clinical trials team as Senior Pharmacist on a fixed-term, full time basis until April 2027. To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for advancing patient care and being at the forefront of clinical research, innovation and the safe delivery of investigational therapies that shape the future of medicine. You will work as part of the broader clinical trials team, closely collaborating with the Lead Pharmacist and other Senior Trials pharmacists, as well as with the broader Pharmacy Operations team and aseptic suite to deliver excellent patient outcomes. Whether you are an experienced leader or looking for an opportunity to step into a leadership position in a supportive environment, this is the role for you

Key Skills

• A patient-centred approach to care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
• Proficient in computer operations
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Superior administrative and organisational skills, and exhibit the ability to work and communicate effectively with pharmacy staff and other health professionals
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications/Experience

• Registered pharmacist in Australia with general pharmacy registration with AHPRA
• Relevant experience in a Clinical Trials setting essential, including an understanding of processes and workflows from both an operational and clinical perspective
• Post graduate qualification in pharmacy, particularly with a research component highly desirable
• Recognised subject matter expertise within profession and or Advanced Practice Portfolio in the specialty highly desirable
• Experience in supervision and mentoring staff a must
• Demonstrated experience in distribution, clinical and aseptic preparation services an advantage

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 Adam Cunningham, Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Trials 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 28th November 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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