Pharmacist In-Charge

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacist in Charge plays a key leadership role in delivering safe, high-quality, and community-focused healthcare services within a retail pharmacy setting. This position ensures the effective management of dispensing operations, professional services, and team coordination while maintaining full compliance with pharmacy regulations. As the responsible pharmacist, you directly influence patient safety, medication accuracy, and customer experience. In a regional community like Port Pirie, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful healthcare impact while developing leadership capabilities within a nationally recognized pharmacy group.

Job Description
Priceline Port Pirie, part of the Scaffidi Group, is seeking a full-time Pharmacist in Charge to lead pharmacy operations and deliver professional healthcare services to the local community. This role is suitable for both experienced pharmacists and newly registered professionals looking to step into a leadership-focused position with strong organizational support. The successful candidate will oversee dispensing services, guide team members, maintain compliance standards, and promote a customer-first pharmacy culture.

Key Features of the Role:
• Full-time leadership position
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity for newly registered pharmacists
• Strong career development and training support
• Relocation assistance available
• Regional South Australia community exposure
• Support from senior leadership and head office in Adelaide
• Part of a growing national pharmacy group

Responsibilities
• Provide expert medication advice and professional pharmacy services to customers
• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of prescriptions
• Maintain compliance with AHPRA standards and relevant pharmacy legislation
• Lead daily dispensary and retail operations
• Foster a customer-focused and collaborative team environment
• Support implementation of professional services and community health initiatives
• Monitor workflow to ensure high service standards
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical practice standards
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and local stakeholders when required
• Support staff development and provide on-the-job guidance
• Ensure smooth coordination between dispensary and front-of-shop operations

Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold appropriate pharmacy qualifications and maintain professional registration in Australia.

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent qualification
• Current AHPRA General Registration
• Valid Australian working rights

Experience and Skills:
• Experience in community pharmacy preferred but not mandatory
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and support a team environment
• High attention to detail in dispensing and documentation
• Customer-focused approach with professional integrity
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Understanding of retail pharmacy operations
• Adaptability to regional community healthcare needs

Salary Insights
The position offers a competitive hourly rate aligned with experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include structured professional development, relocation assistance, and long-term career progression within a growing national pharmacy network. Regional practice may also provide lifestyle benefits and reduced living costs compared to metropolitan areas.

Company Overview
Priceline Port Pirie operates under the Scaffidi Group, a rapidly expanding pharmacy network across Australia. The group combines strong community engagement with innovative retail pharmacy practices and professional healthcare services. With head office support based in Adelaide, the organization emphasizes training, leadership development, and community health outcomes. The group’s growth trajectory offers pharmacists long-term career stability and advancement opportunities within a supportive national framework.

FAQs

Q1. Is this role suitable for newly registered pharmacists?
Yes, newly registered pharmacists are encouraged to apply.

Q2. Is relocation support available?
Yes, relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates.

Q3. Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time role.

Q4. Are Australian working rights required?
Yes, candidates must have valid working rights in Australia.

Q5. What career growth opportunities exist?
There are opportunities to advance within the Scaffidi Group’s national pharmacy network.

Application Tips
• Clearly mention your AHPRA registration on your resume
• Highlight leadership or supervisory experience, even during internship
• Emphasize customer service and communication strengths
• Showcase your interest in regional community healthcare
• Demonstrate adaptability and readiness to manage full-time responsibilities
• Prepare examples of handling dispensing accuracy and patient counselling