Pharmacist

Why This Role Matters

Pharmacists play a vital role in improving healthcare outcomes, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations. The Onsite Pharmacist roles (ACOP and ECOP) offered by Wellness Partners Foundation focus on addressing health inequalities across Australia.
Many communities, including older adults requiring aged care, people living in rural or remote regions, First Nations communities, and individuals experiencing homelessness, often face barriers in accessing consistent and safe healthcare services. Pharmacists embedded directly within care settings help bridge this gap by ensuring safer medication use, improving patient understanding of treatments, and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance overall wellbeing. Through these roles, pharmacists contribute directly to improving medication safety, supporting health literacy, and delivering patient-centered care that aligns with the broader mission of improving healthcare equity in Australia. The opportunity also allows pharmacists to practice at the top of their professional scope, expanding their clinical involvement beyond traditional pharmacy settings.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity is available for Credentialed Pharmacists or pharmacists interested in obtaining credentials to join the national team at Wellness Partners Foundation. These roles focus on working as Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists (ACOP) and Equity Care Onsite Pharmacists (ECOP), where pharmacists are embedded within healthcare and community care environments. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, supporting medication safety programs, and improving health outcomes for priority populations. Pharmacists in this role work closely with prescribers, nursing staff, care teams, and community organizations to ensure medications are used safely and effectively. They also contribute to patient education, medication reviews, and broader wellness initiatives designed to improve healthcare accessibility. Positions are available on both full-time and part-time bases, providing flexibility and opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven environment.

Key Features of the Role:

•Work as an Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP or ECOP) embedded within healthcare and community settings
•Opportunity to practice at the top of professional scope
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
•Flexible full-time or part-time work arrangements
•Strong focus on health equity and community wellbeing
•Work with vulnerable and priority populations
•Professional development and credentialing support
•Industry-leading remuneration with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
•Opportunity to contribute to national healthcare initiatives

Responsibilities

•Conduct medication reviews and support safe medication practices
•Work directly within aged care facilities and community healthcare settings
•Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams to optimize treatment plans
•Promote medication safety and effective medication management
•Improve patient understanding of medication therapies and treatment adherence
•Support health literacy initiatives within communities
•Provide clinical input for complex medication cases
•Assist in developing patient-centered healthcare solutions
•Participate in programs aimed at improving health equity
•Contribute to broader healthcare initiatives led by the organization

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

•Bachelor’s or higher degree in Pharmacy
•Registration as a pharmacist in Australia

Experience and Skills:

•Credentialed Pharmacist status is preferred or willingness to obtain credentialing
•Strong clinical knowledge and medication management expertise
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
•Strong commitment to community health and social impact
•Ability to work within diverse healthcare environments
•Patient-focused approach to healthcare delivery

Salary Insights

The organization offers industry-leading remuneration for pharmacists in these roles.
In addition to salary, employees may benefit from not-for-profit salary packaging, which allows eligible staff working with registered charities to increase their take-home pay through tax-effective benefits.
Additional benefits may include:
•Competitive salary packages
•Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
•Flexible work arrangements
•Professional development opportunities
•Career growth within mission-driven healthcare programs

Company Overview

Wellness Partners Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes across Australia. The organization focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable and underserved populations.
Its mission is to support communities that face barriers to healthcare, including older people requiring care, remote populations, First Nations communities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Through innovative healthcare programs and collaborative partnerships, the foundation works to improve medication safety, healthcare accessibility, and overall community wellbeing.
Pharmacists working within the organization become part of a national initiative aimed at embedding pharmacists into care settings to improve health equity and patient outcomes.

FAQs

•Who can apply for this role?
Registered pharmacists in Australia who are credentialed or interested in becoming credentialed pharmacists.

•What are ACOP and ECOP roles?
ACOP stands for Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist, while ECOP refers to Equity Care Onsite Pharmacist, both focusing on embedded pharmacy care within healthcare settings.

•Are part-time roles available?
Yes. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

•Do I need prior aged care experience?
While experience is beneficial, pharmacists interested in working within these settings and willing to develop relevant skills are encouraged to apply.

•Is salary packaging available?
Yes. As a registered charity employer, the organization provides not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

Application Tips

•Highlight your clinical pharmacy experience and medication review expertise
•Mention any credentialed pharmacist status or training
•Emphasize experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
•Demonstrate your interest in community health and social impact roles
•Include examples of your commitment to patient-centered care and medication safety