Foundation Resident Pharmacist

Advanced Pharmacy Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Flexible health insurance

On-site car & bike parking

Fitness facilities on site

Child care services

Job summary

Bayside Health, in collaboration with Alfred Care Group Pharmacy, offers a Pharmacy Foundation Residency 2027 intake on a fixed-term two-year contract. The program provides structured rotations, clinical mentorship, and a pathway to advanced practice in hospital pharmacy within one of Victoria's leading public health networks.

Successful candidates will rotate through medical and surgical specialties, operations and digital health, with external rotations available at partner sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold General Registration as a pharmacist in Australia or be expected to obtain general registration by February 2027
• This position is suited to a newly registered pharmacist or a pharmacist new to hospital pharmacy practice
• Completion of an Internship in hospital pharmacy is desired but not essential

Responsibilities

• Two-year structured residency with six-month rotations in medical and surgical specialties, operations/support and a breadth rotation (potentially including digital health)
• External rotations available through partner sites in rural/Regional Victoria or the Northern Territory
• Clinical mentorship with regular assessments and development of an advanced practice portfolio

Education

General Registration as a pharmacist in Australia

Internship in hospital pharmacy (desired)

Job description

Description

• Pharmacy Foundation Residency 2027 Intake Fixed Term 2-year contract until March 2029
• Full-Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacist SW7 - SX5
• Located across Alfred Care Group
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

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 Foundation Residency 2027 Intake Fixed Term 2-year contract until March 2029
• Full-Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacist SW7 - SX5
• Located across Alfred Care Group
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About

About the Program

The Resident Training Program is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative team at Alfred Care Group Pharmacy. We provide a structured and supported two year program, nationally accredited by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha). The program is targeted at motivated and enthusiastic pharmacists who have recently completed their internship or those new to hospital practice. As a resident, you will be exposed to contemporary pharmacy practice and a broad range of clinical and operational experiences. A comprehensive curriculum outlines core knowledge and skills to be developed, with six-month rotations in a medical specialty, a surgical specialty, operations/support and a breadth rotation which may include digital health or other specialised clinical areas. Residents will also have external rotation opportunities through one of our partner sites in rural and regional Victoria or the Northern Territory, providing valuable exposure to diverse healthcare settings and patient populations. Key features of the program include:

• Comprehensive curriculum
• Clinical mentorship (including regular clinical assessments and feedback)
• Engagement in and completion of an audit or quality improvement project
• Development of an advanced practice portfolio

Through the successful completion of the program, you can develop your practice towards recognition as an ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Must hold General Registration as a pharmacist in Australia or be expected to obtain general registration by February 2027
• This position is suited to a newly registered pharmacist or a pharmacist new to hospital pharmacy practice. Completion of an Internship in hospital pharmacy is desired but not essential.
• Note that the Resident Training Program begins in March 2027. Successful candidates would commence earlier for a period of orientation prior to the program.

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.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.

Foundation Residency Information Night

For those wanting to find out more about this program, we will be holding a Foundation Residency Information Night on Tuesday October 27 at 7pm AEDT (online via Microsoft Teams)

• Register to attend the event here

Further information on the program can be found at: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health/pharmacy-careers-and-education/pharmacy-residencies Any queries please contact Viki Lui, Lead Pharmacist - Learning and Development, at [e-mail] Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT Sunday, 8 November 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.