Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Permanent Full-Time: 80 hours per fortnight with ADO and Part-time options available
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Multiple Positions
- Hospital Pharmacist Grade 2 SX2 – SX5
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Located across Alfred Care Group
- Various professional development opportunities
Alfred Care Group is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join the Clinical Pharmacy team as a Rotational Pharmacist. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most progressive hospital pharmacy services in the country and practice at top of scope in a supportive environment.
About the Department and Clinical Pharmacy Service
The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Care Group sites and are well recognised nationally and internationally for innovative, patient-centred services, high-quality education and training, and impactful research
Clinical pharmacy services are aligned with the organisation’s clinical program structure. Clinical pharmacists are attached to medical units, working alongside medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise medication outcomes for patients. This unit-based model underpins the excellence in patient care of our clinical pharmacy services. Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic pharmacists with experience in clinical pharmacy in a hospital setting to join our clinical pharmacy team. 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. As Alfred Care Group is an academic health centre, you will supervise and mentor local and international students as well as intern pharmacists.
To be successful, you will have:
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Excellent clinical skills, knowledge, judgment and reasoning
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Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy services in a hospital
- A patient-centred approach to care
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Excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines
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Problem solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
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Commitment to developing as a clinician through post-graduate study
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential
- Registered pharmacist with AHPRA Pharmacy Board of Australia
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A minimum of 2 years hospital pharmacy experience post internship, with a demonstrated understanding of contemporary practice in hospital clinical pharmacy services, QuM and therapeutics.
Desirable
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Relevant clinical post-graduate qualification or equivalent and/or completion of a specialist qualification or completion or progression towards a PhD
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Completion of (or progression towards) an AdPha accredited Resident Training Program OR at least three years of experience in different areas of hospital pharmacy post registration
Staff Benefits
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Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
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Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
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Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
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Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
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Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact Olivia Pellicano, Lead Pharmacist – Workforce & Culture at [email protected] or Stephanie Alexander, Lead Pharmacist – Workforce & Culture at [email protected]
This role is being actively recruited and will close once all positions have been filled – don't delay, apply today! Please include a cover letter outlining why you are applying for this role and whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time opportunity
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered.
Applications close: 11pm on Monday the 22nd of June
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.
