Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Inpatients (Alfred Care Group)
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What you'll do
- Managing the day-to-day operations associated with inpatient pharmacy services across the Alfred Care Group
- Supervise and develop staff working in the area to ensure safe and timely medication supply
- Collaborate with the broader Operations team to optimise workflows and patient outcomes
What they're looking for
- Completed Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
Nice to have
- Minimum of three years full-time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician within hospital desirable
- Financial management experience is desired, but not essential
- Experience supervising or training staff desirable
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Full description from employer
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 Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
- Pharmacy Technician Grade 4 + 10% Senior +7% In Charge Allowance (TH14 + 10% + 7%)
- Located at the Alfred
- Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Department
Alfred Care Group 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 Care Group, 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 https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health
About the Pharmacy Operations Team
The Pharmacy Operations team comprises both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and plays a vital role in the delivery of core pharmacy services to both inpatients and outpatients across Alfred Care Group. There are 5 dispensaries located across the group, including an inpatient and outpatient dispensary at Alfred Hospital and a dispensary each at Caulfield Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. The team also runs an aseptic suite and the Clinical Trials service for Alfred Care Group.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior supervisory pharmacy technician to join the dynamic Operational team at the Alfred Care Group.
The Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Inpatients is an integral member of the Operations team, responsible for providing support within the Operational Service. This includes managing the day-to-day operations associated with inpatient pharmacy services across the Alfred Care Group. You will work closely with the Senior Pharmacist – Inpatients to supervise and develop staff working in the area to ensure safe and timely medication supply. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the broader Operations team to optimise workflows and patient outcomes.
Key Skills
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
- Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
- Excellent communication, time management skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and organise your work and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications & Experience required
- Completed Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
- Minimum of three years full-time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician within hospital desirable
- Financial management experience is desired, but not essential
- Experience supervising or training staff desirable
Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
- Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Elizabeth Dunkley – Lead Pharmacist Operations, E.Dunkley@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, Thursday the 1st of October 2026
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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