Pharmacist Manager

Why This Role Matters

The Pharmacist Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a community pharmacy. Beyond dispensing medicines, this role shapes team culture, strengthens community relationships, and drives professional service delivery.
This position offers the opportunity to lead an established pharmacy with a loyal customer base, allowing you to focus on patient-centred care, operational excellence, and long-term business growth.

Job Description

A Full-Time Pharmacist Manager is required to lead a well-established Good Price Pharmacy in Morphett Vale. The successful candidate will oversee daily pharmacy operations, mentor a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with professional and legislative requirements.
This role offers strong operational support, leadership autonomy, and a genuine work–life balance with no weekend work. It is ideal for an experienced pharmacist ready to step into or continue in a leadership position within a progressive and growing pharmacy group.

Key Features of the Role

• Full-time leadership position
• No weekend work – weekday schedule
• Established customer base and strong community presence
• Supportive and experienced team
• Leadership autonomy with structured operational support
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor pharmacists, technicians, and support staff
• Oversee daily dispensary operations and workflow management
• Ensure accurate and compliant dispensing of prescription medicines
• Deliver exceptional customer and patient-centred care
• Implement and oversee professional pharmacy services
• Maintain compliance with AHPRA standards and relevant pharmacy legislation
• Manage stock control, ordering, and inventory systems
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous operational improvement
• Foster strong relationships within the local community
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
• Ensure adherence to professional and ethical standards

Educational and Registration Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy – Mandatory
• Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Mandatory
• Full Australian working rights

Experience and Skills

Experience:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an AHPRA-registered pharmacist
• Experience managing a busy dispensary
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of dispensing software systems
• Knowledge of PBS processes and regulatory compliance
• Experience implementing professional pharmacy services

Leadership and Behavioral Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team
• High level of teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative and decision-making capability
• Ability to create a positive, performance-driven environment

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• No weekend work
• Stable weekday operations

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Stable, full-time employment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong local operational support
• Positive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunity to grow within a progressive pharmacy group

Company Overview

Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse is one of Australia’s leading retailers in health, beauty, and medicinal products, offering trusted brands at competitive prices. Operating under Scaffidi Pharmacy Services, the organisation provides strong operational support, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative network across its pharmacy group.

FAQs

1. Is weekend work required?
   No. This is a weekday-only position, offering strong work–life balance.

2. Is prior management experience mandatory?
   While formal title experience is preferred, candidates with strong leadership exposure in busy dispensaries will be considered.

3. Are professional services part of the role?
   Yes. The Pharmacist Manager is expected to oversee and implement professional pharmacy services.

4. Is visa sponsorship available?
   Applicants must currently reside in Australia with full working rights.

5. What kind of team support is provided?
   You will work with an established, skilled team and receive structured operational support from the group.

Application Tips

• Highlight leadership and team management experience
• Clearly mention AHPRA registration details
• Showcase experience managing high-volume dispensary operations
• Provide examples of professional services delivered
• Emphasise community engagement and patient care achievements