Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
The Community Pharmacist in a high-volume dispensary with a strong aged care focus plays a critical role in ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication supply to both walk-in patients and residential aged care facilities. Aged care pharmacy requires precision, compliance awareness, and structured workflow management to support vulnerable patient groups. This position offers the opportunity to work within an established system that balances retail community services with large-scale Dose Administration Aid (DAA) programs. By contributing to both in-store patient care and aged care medication management, you directly support continuity of care and medication safety across multiple healthcare settings.

Job Description
A busy, community-focused pharmacy located in a northern suburb of Melbourne, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join its collaborative team. The role is available on a flexible full-time or part-time basis and involves working across two nearby sites (three days at the main store and 1.5 days at a sister pharmacy). The dispensary handles a significant aged care portfolio, with DAAs packed by experienced technicians using a PROUD machine, with JMV purchasing underway to further enhance workflow efficiency. This role offers exposure to aged care services, opioid replacement programs, and professional pharmacy services within a structured environment.

Key Features of the Role:
• Flexible full-time or part-time roster
• Work across two nearby pharmacy sites
• High-volume dispensary with strong aged care focus
• DAAs packed by technicians using PROUD machine
• JMV purchasing integration underway
• Supportive team of 3–4 Pharmacists
• Experienced dispensary technicians
• Exposure to opioid replacement programs and professional services
• Convenient northern Melbourne location with strong public transport access

Responsibilities
• Ensure accurate and efficient dispensing in a high-volume environment
• Oversee aged care medication supply and DAA programs
• Provide professional counselling and medication advice to patients
• Support and supervise technicians in DAA preparation processes
• Deliver community pharmacy services and health programs
• Participate in opioid replacement therapy (ORT) services where applicable
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy legislation and professional standards
• Collaborate across both pharmacy sites to maintain workflow consistency
• Contribute to quality assurance and medication safety initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with aged care facilities and community patients

Required Qualifications

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

Experience and Skills:
• Experience in high-volume community pharmacy settings
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in aged care dispensing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-pharmacist team
• ACOP qualifications desirable
• HMR accreditation highly regarded
• Confidence managing workflow across multiple sites
• Understanding of DAA systems and aged care compliance requirements

Salary Insights
The position offers $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Salary is negotiable for candidates with strong aged care, ACOP, or HMR accreditation credentials. Flexible roster arrangements are available to accommodate both full-time and part-time applicants. The structured workflow and experienced support team reduce operational stress while maintaining professional challenge in a high-volume environment.

Company Overview
The pharmacy operates within a well-established northern Melbourne suburb, serving a loyal community and substantial aged care network. With strong systems, experienced technicians, and multiple pharmacists on roster, the workplace fosters collaboration and efficiency. The integration of automated DAA technology and evolving procurement systems reflects a forward-thinking operational approach. The organisation prioritises patient safety, workflow optimisation, and supportive team dynamics to ensure consistent healthcare delivery.

FAQs

Q1. Is this role full-time or part-time?
Both options are available with flexible roster arrangements.

Q2. Will I be required to work at more than one site?
Yes, the role involves working across two nearby pharmacy locations.

Q3. Is aged care experience mandatory?
Experience in high-volume community pharmacy is required; aged care experience is highly desirable.

Q4. Are technicians available for DAA packing?
Yes, experienced technicians manage DAAs using a PROUD machine system.

Q5. Is HMR accreditation necessary?
It is highly regarded but not mandatory.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in high-volume and aged care pharmacy
• Mention ACOP or HMR accreditation if applicable
• Demonstrate strong workflow management skills
• Emphasise teamwork and communication capabilities
• Provide examples of accuracy in DAA or compliance-driven environments