Pharmacist Manager

Why This Role Matters

Pharmacist Managers play a vital role in community healthcare by ensuring safe medication dispensing, leading pharmacy teams, and delivering high-quality patient care. They also manage pharmacy operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and help expand healthcare services within the community. The Pharmacist Manager position offered through Ravens Recruitment provides an excellent leadership opportunity in a well-established community pharmacy. This role allows pharmacists to manage dispensary operations while building strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
Located in the regional town of Armidale, the role offers a balanced lifestyle with affordable living and a supportive community, making it an ideal environment to grow a pharmacy career.

Job Description

Ravens Recruitment is recruiting a Pharmacist Manager to lead a community pharmacy team in Armidale. The successful candidate will work closely with the pharmacy owner to oversee daily pharmacy operations, manage the dispensary, and ensure compliance with professional pharmacy standards. The role involves supervising pharmacy staff and delivering patient-centred healthcare services. This is a sole pharmacist role supported by two dispensary technicians and an experienced front-of-shop team.

Job Details

Post: Pharmacist Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Armidale
Work Schedule
• Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Roster
• Alternating fortnightly roster
• One week: 40 hours
• Next week: 48 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day pharmacy and dispensary operations.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately and provide medication counselling.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and professional standards.
• Lead and supervise pharmacy staff including technicians and retail team members.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP) standards.
• Support pharmacy services aligned with 8CPA community pharmacy programs.
• Provide vaccination services where accredited.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and maintain strong relationships with the local community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Experience working in community pharmacy settings.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing dispensary operations or pharmacy teams.
• Vaccination accreditation preferred.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a sole pharmacist role.
• Commitment to professional standards and patient-focused care.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately $150,000 per year (~$65.56/hour) depending on experience.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Rental allowance support.
• Opportunity to work autonomously in a leadership role.
• Supportive pharmacy team and community environment.

Location Overview

Armidale is a vibrant regional town in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales with a population of nearly 30,000 people.
The region is known for its welcoming community, affordable lifestyle, and scenic surroundings, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced work-life environment.

FAQs

• Who can apply for this role?
Registered pharmacists with AHPRA registration and community pharmacy experience.

• Is management experience required?
Previous management experience is beneficial but not always mandatory if candidates have strong leadership potential.

• Is vaccination accreditation required?
Vaccination accreditation is preferred but not mandatory.

• Is relocation support available?
Yes. Relocation assistance and rental allowance may be provided.

• Is this a sole pharmacist role?
Yes, but the pharmacist will be supported by dispensary technicians and retail staff.

Application Tips

• Highlight leadership or supervisory experience in community pharmacy.
• Mention experience with dispensary management and pharmacy operations.
• Include vaccination accreditation or immunisation training if available.
• Emphasize patient counselling and community engagement skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage pharmacy compliance standards.