Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Learning & Development

Bayside Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Salary Packaging

On-site car & bike parking

Fitness facilities on site

Child Care Services

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician – Learning & Development to lead education programs for Pharmacy Technicians at The Alfred and across Alfred Care Group sites in Melbourne. You will shape competency frameworks and partner with clinical leaders to drive learning excellence.

The role focuses on designing training, supporting professional development and ensuring safe, efficient and innovative pharmacy services across the department.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Hospital Health Services Pharmacy Support (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience supervising or training staff desirable.
• Knowledge of PBS, HSD and Special Access Scheme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead education, training and competency framework for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs to strengthen workforce capability.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to drive educational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Hospital Health Services Pharmacy Support

Job description

Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Learning & Development

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)+ monthlyADO
• Pharmacy Technician Grade 4 - $86,564.37 (Inclusive of TH14 + 17% Senior & In Charge Allowance)
• Located at the Alfred
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

The Department

Alfred Care Group Pharmacy is seeking an experienced hospital pharmacy technician to lead our technician training and education programs as our Senior Supervisory Pharmacy Technician – Learning & Development

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Champion workforce development by leading the education, training, and competency framework for Pharmacy Technicians, helping to build a highly skilled workforce prepared for both current and emerging models of practice.
• Influence the future of pharmacy practice through the coordination and delivery of training programs that strengthen workforce capability and support safe, efficient, and consistent service delivery.
• Make a lasting impact on learning and culture by partnering with clinical and operational leaders to drive educational excellence, support innovation, and enhance professional development opportunities across the pharmacy department.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about education, training, and developing the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Can provide confident leadership, inspire others, and translate ideas into meaningful outcomes.
• Thrives in a changing environment and enjoys driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Has outstanding organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and builds strong professional relationships.
• Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
• Holds a Certificate IV in Hospital Health Services Pharmacy Support (or equivalent), together with significant hospital pharmacy experience and a strong understanding of PBS, HSD, and Special Access Scheme requirements.

About the Department and Learning and Development Team

The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Care Group sites and are well recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output.

The Pharmacy Learning and Development team comprises both pharmacists and a pharmacy technician and plays a vital role in the delivery of core pharmacy services across Alfred Care Group. The team oversees the learning and development of all pharmacy team members and manage several unique portfolios:

• Clinical Pharmacist Education Programs (Intern Program, Residency Program, Advanced Clinical Training Programs)
• New staff orientation and training
• Pharmacy Technician expanded scope training programs (including the ‘Tech-Check-Tech’ pharmacy technician-led accuracy checking program and ward-based technician training)
• Clinical Trials CT Trial Hub credentialing program, which supports hospital across Victoria and interstate to build capacity in their Pharmacy Clinical Trials workforce (https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/news/alfreds-pharmacy-excellence-heads-to-the-regions/)
• The Pharmacy Learning & Development Hub, which runs external programs in a variety of Clinical Pharmacy and specialty practice areas (https://learning.alfredpharmacy.org.au/)
• Monash University Pharmacy Undergraduate program unit coordination
• Student placement programs for both pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students
• Various external education partnerships including Latrobe Regional Health and Mildura Hospital partnerships

Further information is available athttps://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health

Qualifications & Experience required

• Completed or working towards Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a Pharmacy Technician essential, with experience working in a public hospital pharmacy environment an advantage
• Experience supervising or training staff desirable
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSportHealth and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

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.