Job description
Pharmacist in Charge – Coastal Charm in South West Victoria
Job No.:
- $60/hour accommodation $10,000 retention bonus!
- Enjoy a flexible roster with regular owner support.
- Live and work by the coast, just under 3 hours from Melbourne.
Client & Location Information:
Experience the relaxed lifestyle of a coastal town along the Great Ocean Road in south-west Victoria. With beautiful beaches and a friendly community vibe, this is the perfect place to combine work and lifestyle – just a short drive from Melbourne.
Job Specification:
As the Pharmacist in Charge, you will oversee the daily operations of this well-established retail community pharmacy while leading a small, dedicated team of four. With supportive owners handling HR, pricing, and back-end operations, you can focus on what you do best – patient care.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Managing the dispensary and running medication reviews.
- Providing general health checks and counselling services.
- Liaising with the local hospital and medical centre.
- Supporting ORT customers (2 patients).
- Working full-time as the sole pharmacist, with a dispensary technician on-site three days a week.
This role is initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend.
Skills Required:
- General registration with AHPRA.
- At least 1 year of experience in an Australian community pharmacy.
- Strong attention to detail and a friendly, engaging personality.
- Ability to operate the MINFOS computer system.
Salary & Benefits:
- $60 per hour accommodation
- $10,000 retention bonus.
- Flexible roster – owners provide relief every second week.
Workplace Details:
- Script trade: 120 per day on average (up to 200 scripts during summer).
- Shop hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm. Extended hours in summer.
- Team: 2 full-time and 1 part-time shop staff; dispensary tech support 3 days per week.
- Webster packs prepared by the technician.
How to Apply:
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