Advanced Resident Pharmacist - Alfred Surgical Services

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An exciting two-year Advanced Training Residency for a Grade 2 Pharmacist to specialise in Surgical Services, based at The Alfred, full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO. The program offers formal structured learning, breadth placements, and the potential to be awarded AdPha Registrar in the chosen specialty, with opportunities at major units such as Major Trauma, Burns, Bariatrics. Essential: registered pharmacist with AHPRA, 3–5 years clinical experience; ANZCAP residency recognition is desirable. Applications close 11pm AEST on 18 June 2026. Tips: tailor your CV to surgical pharmacy, highlight teamwork and learning achievements, explain why surgical services appeal, and reach out to Viki Lui for inquiries, noting vaccination requirements.

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.

• Pharmacy Advanced Training Residency Fixed Term 2-year contract 
• Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO 
• Grade 2 Pharmacist SX2 - SX5 
• Located at the Alfred 
• Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist looking to move into specialised practice within the Surgical Services specialty. 

The Program and Surgical Services 

The Alfred Care Group Advanced Training Residency Program provides pharmacists with a formal structured program to support progression to advanced practice in a specific speciality practice area. We are looking for a pharmacist with an interest in specialising in the surgical services field to join the program as a Surgical Advanced Training Resident. 

Alfred Care Group has a large elective and emergency surgical program consisting of multiple units, including Acute General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology Head and Neck, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Vascular and Radiology 

Surgical Services is home to three statewide services: 

• Major Trauma Service 
  • The largest and most active Trauma Service in Australasia. Over 5000 patients are admitted annually, with over 1000 patients classed as major trauma.  
• The Victorian Adult Burns Service 
  • Statewide provider of burns care for all Victorian adults with complex major burn injuries, as well as many people with less severe burns. Each year approximately 400 patients are transferred to the states specialist burns service for management. Bariatric Service 
• The Upper GI unit performs bariatric surgery for patients throughout the state. 

The Two-year Advanced Training Residency offers 

• Formal structured learning within chosen specialty. 
• A two-year full-time Grade 2 appointment within the Alfred Clinical Pharmacy Service. 
• Formal awarding of an AdPha Registrar in the chosen specialty at the completion of the program. 
• Opportunities for breadth placements where aligned with chosen specialties, including offsite at our partner hospitals in regional Victoria or the Northern Territory 

Qualifications & Experience Required 

• Applicant must be a registered pharmacist with AHPRA essential 
• Clinical experience of 3 to 5 years in clinical practice essential 
• Recognition as a Resident with the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) OR hold an existing industry equivalent recognition desirable 

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. 

Any queries please contact Viki Lui, Lead Pharmacist – Learning and Development, via [email protected]  

Applications closing 11pm AEST, 18th June 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.