Pharmacist in Charge

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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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