Community Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters

This role offers pharmacists the opportunity to practice beyond traditional dispensing by combining evidence-based medicine with integrative and holistic health solutions. In a community-focused setting, you will directly impact patient wellbeing through counselling, preventative care, and professional health services.
Working within an established pharmacy that values innovation and natural health, this position allows you to align your clinical expertise with a wellness-driven healthcare model while advancing your professional development.

Job Description

Full-time and part-time Pharmacist positions are available at Wholelife Pharmacy & Healthfoods Currimundi. The successful candidate will join a team of four rostered pharmacists, including the owner, in a professional services-focused environment.
The role involves delivering high-quality dispensing and clinical services, supervising pharmacy support staff, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and actively contributing to integrative healthcare initiatives.
Flexible weekday and weekend shifts are available to promote work–life balance. Future partnership opportunities may be considered for suitable candidates.

Key Features of the Role

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Professional services-focused practice
• Integrative healthcare model combining pharmacy and natural health
• Mentorship from experienced leadership team
• Flexible roster to support work–life balance
• Future partnership potential
• Above-award hourly rate starting from $60 per hour
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medicines accurately and safely
• Provide counselling on prescription and OTC medications using evidence-based practice
• Deliver professional health services, including 7CPA initiatives
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy assistants and interns
• Manage pharmacy programs and ensure compliance with QCPP standards
• Process and manage 7CPA claims accurately
• Maintain high standards of regulatory and professional compliance
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
• Promote integrative health solutions aligned with customer needs
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and professional workplace culture

Educational and Registration Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy – Mandatory
• Current General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Mandatory

Experience and Skills

Experience:
• Open to newly registered and experienced pharmacists
• Community pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience delivering professional services advantageous

Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in dispensing software systems
• Understanding of 7CPA initiatives and claiming processes
• Knowledge of QCPP compliance standards
• Vaccination accreditation desirable but not essential

Behavioral Skills:
• Strong clinical focus with patient-centred approach
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership capability for mentoring support staff
• Interest in holistic and integrative healthcare models

Work Schedule

• Flexible weekday and weekend shifts
• Full-time and part-time options available

Salary and Benefits

• Above-award pay starting from $60 per hour (negotiable based on experience and performance)
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Ongoing professional development
• Mentorship from experienced pharmacy leadership
• Future partnership opportunity (subject to mutual agreement)

Company Overview

Wholelife Pharmacy & Healthfoods is Australia’s first retail pharmacy group to integrate traditional pharmacy services with a comprehensive range of organic and natural health products. The Currimundi store has served its local community for over 24 years, delivering evidence-based healthcare alongside holistic wellness solutions in a trusted, locally owned environment.

FAQs

1. Are both full-time and part-time roles available?
   Yes, flexible employment options are available.

2. Is vaccination accreditation mandatory?
   It is desirable but not essential.

3. Is this suitable for newly registered pharmacists?
   Yes, both early-career and experienced pharmacists are encouraged to apply.

4. Are there career growth opportunities?
   Yes, mentoring, professional development, and potential future partnership pathways are available.

5. Is relocation support provided?
   Yes, relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Application Tips

• Clearly mention AHPRA registration details
• Highlight experience with 7CPA initiatives and QCPP compliance
• Emphasise counselling and professional services experience
• Demonstrate interest in holistic and integrative healthcare
• Mention vaccination accreditation if applicable