Senior Technician - Clinical Trials (Alfred Care Group)

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
• Grade 4 TH14 + 10% Senior Allowance
• 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 Team 

The Alfred Care Group Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service provides quality, efficient and cost-effective investigational drug services across all four of our campuses. The department is based at the Alfred and oversees the quality and governance and financial management of over 300 trials both commercial and local investigator led.  

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy plays a key role in the whole clinical trials process from ethics submission through to audits and inspections from international regulatory bodies, to clinically screening and reviewing patients in the hospital.   

About the Role 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated senior pharmacy technician to join the dynamic Clinical Trials team at the Alfred.  

The Grade 4 Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials is an integral member of the Clinical Trials team, responsible for providing support within the Clinical Trials Service in managing the day to day operations associated with clinical trials pharmacy services 

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 or working towards Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician desirable
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience in manufacturing and aseptic preparation highly desired
• Previous Clinical Trials experience is desired, but not essential
• Financial management experience is desired, but not essential
• Experience supervising or training staff desirable

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (subject to availability)
• 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. 

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Alice Chang, Lead Pharmacist - Clinical Trials at  yo.chang@alfred.org.au or Peter Thannhauser, Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Trials at P.Thannhauser@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, Monday 10th August 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.