Senior Pharmacist - Formulary Support and Medicines Information

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• Parental Leave backfill – 12 months
• Grade 3 SX6-SX81
• Alfred Hospital location
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

About the Department 

Alfred Health 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 Health, 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 Role 

In this position, you will primarily work across the Medication Formulary Management portfolio including the Medicines Information Service, which complement each other. You will support the Formulary Manager in a range of activities, whilst also been a member of Medicines Information Service Team You will require a strong clinical background across a broad range of specialties and the ability to liaise with and communicate effectively with health care professionals at all levels.

Formulary Support

To assist with the evaluation and documentation of non-formulary requests (IPU) for individual patients/
Deputise for the Formulary Manager when on leave (ADOs and annual leave), including assessing IPU requests and identifying areas for clarification with DTC, including previous treatment, cost, quantifiable end-point, compliance with guidelines and liaising with Pharmacists and their Leads
For formulary medications, utilise MI and clinical skills described above to prepare and evaluate formulary applications
Monitoring of all aspects of medication use
Assist in the preparation of material for the Drug and Therapeutics Committee

Medicines Information

Provision of accurate, evidence-based answers to medicine information queries in a timely manner. Lead the development and updating of pharmacy-owned guidelines in collaboration with the Senior Clinical Pharmacists and Formulary Manager. 
Assist with the development or revision of non-pharmacy owned guidelines on request.
Provision of support to the Digital Health team on request for selected projects e.g. smart pump dataset, drug interactions alerts.
Play an active role in developing and maintaining all aspects of the Medicines Information Service

Key Skills

• Ability to demonstrate leadership and decision making skills
• Ability to search and analyse medical and paramedical literature
• Ability to analyse and review clinical and financial data in a number of formats
• Advanced presentation and writing skills
• Stakeholder engagement with senior clinicians and obtain consensus decisions
• Advanced computer skills including database and excel management
• Must have a strong commitment in patient care, continuing education, personal professional development and research

Qualifications/Experience 

• Registered pharmacist with AHPRA Pharmacy Board of Australia
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications, preferably Masters degree level or recognised specialisation qualifications relevant to the position.
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience in clinical services.
• Experience in the critical evaluation of medical literature.
• Superior administrative and organisational skills, and exhibit the ability to work and communicate effectively with pharmacy staff and other health professionals.

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. 

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Carmela Corallo, Formulary Manager- Tel: +61 3 9076 2061 or via Email: c.corallo@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, Friday 14th November 2025 

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au