Lead - Pharmaceutical Management

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 
• HS7 Administration Manager 
• Located within Alfred Care Group, part of Bayside Health 
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

We are seeking an experienced pharmacy leader to join our Pharmacy Department as Lead – Pharmaceutical Management. 

This senior role is responsible for leading medication distribution, imprest and pharmaceutical management services across Alfred Care Group, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable medication supply while driving innovation, operational excellence, and service improvement. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead pharmaceutical supply chain and medication distribution services across Alfred Care Group 
• Drive strategic initiatives, service improvements, and technology-enabled solutions. 
• Oversee imprest services and inventory management. 
• Partner with clinical, operational, and digital health stakeholders to optimise medication management. 
• Lead, develop, and support high-performing pharmacy teams. 

To succeed in this role, you will: 

• Have significant experience in hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain management, or healthcare operations. 
• Demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities. 
• Possess excellent analytical and financial management skills. 
• Be passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality patient outcomes. 

About the Department & Team 

Alfred 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 the Alfred Care Group, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development.   

This role sits within a high-performing team that partners closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable medication supply across multiple hospital sites. With a strong emphasis on innovation, digital integration, and data-driven decision-making, the team plays a critical role in supporting organisational priorities and improving patient outcomes. 

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 Diana Sandulache, Director – Pharmacy Workforce and Culture on d.sandulache@alfred.org.au  

Applications close at 11:00pm AEDT Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. 

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.