Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to practice pharmacy in a supportive, patient-focused community environment. You’ll work in a family-owned pharmacy where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you can build meaningful relationships with patients. Beyond dispensing, this role allows you to contribute to patient care, mentor colleagues, and stay engaged with emerging therapies like medicinal cannabis.
The position is ideal for pharmacists seeking a balance of career satisfaction, lifestyle, and coastal living, where weekends and quality of life are just as important as professional development.

Job Description
We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our community pharmacy in Warrawong. This full-time role is designed for experienced pharmacists or new graduates who want to deliver patient-centered care in a small, supportive team.
The Pharmacist will:
• Dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Provide guidance and counseling to patients in-person, over the phone, and via email
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
• Maintain accurate dispensing, communication, and inventory records
• Manage inventory receipt, counting, and record keeping for S8 drugs
• Support day-to-day operational workflow in a small pharmacy team
• Stay up-to-date with legislation, industry news, and new products

Key Features of the Role
• Work within a supportive, down-to-earth team
• Build meaningful patient relationships in a strong community-focused environment
• Family-owned business with no corporate red tape
• Coastal lifestyle with excellent weather and relaxed weekends
• Opportunity to contribute your skills and have your voice heard
• Exposure to emerging therapeutics, including medicinal cannabis

Responsibilities
• Accurately dispense electronic and paper prescriptions
• Provide patient guidance and counseling
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals for patient-focused care
• Maintain dispensing, communication, and inventory records
• Manage S8 drug inventory and record keeping
• Support pharmacy workflow and day-to-day operations
• Keep updated on legislation, industry changes, and new therapeutic products

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Unrestricted AHPRA registration

Experience & Skills:
• Experience as a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy Manager (new graduates are welcome)
• Attention to detail and understanding of TGA/SAS-B protocols
• Clear communication and patient-first mindset
• Interest in medicinal cannabis and emerging therapeutics

Salary Insights
• $75,000 to $85,000 annually
• Employee discounts

Company Overview
Our Warrawong pharmacy is a family-owned, community-focused business. We prioritize patient care and professional development in a friendly, collaborative environment. With a strong community presence and commitment to quality service, we provide a rewarding workplace where pharmacists can grow and thrive.

FAQs
• What does a Pharmacist do in this role?
Dispenses prescriptions, counsels patients, manages inventory, liaises with healthcare providers, and ensures compliance with legislation.

• Is prior experience required?
Experience is preferred but new pharmacy graduates are welcome to apply.

• What skills are important for this position?
Attention to detail, communication skills, patient-first mindset, and knowledge of TGA/SAS-B protocols.

• Does this role offer work-life balance?
Yes. The role combines career satisfaction with coastal living and a relaxed lifestyle.

Application Tips
• Highlight pharmacy experience and AHPRA registration
• Emphasize patient counseling and community engagement
• Include experience with inventory management and regulatory compliance
• Mention interest in emerging therapeutics, including medicinal cannabis
• Demonstrate teamwork and adaptability in small pharmacy settings