About Us!

At the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild), we are a member organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies. Our members form a unique network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia. We are committed to offering our staff a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment and conditions.

The Guild team is incredibly welcoming and generous with knowledge sharing – we want you to feel a part of the Guild family as soon as you walk in the door! We embrace all people, and you can feel comfortable to be yourself with us.

We invest in the development of our people through a focus on professional development and exposure as well as opportunities for growth. We care about where you’re going and are keen to help you get there.

About The Role!

The Manager, Government Relations will play a vital role in advocating and communicating to Government the importance and value of community pharmacy as a network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia. The position will be responsible for coordination of the Guild’s federal political engagement plan to ensure its political and policy objectives are met.

This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity and is based at the Guild’s National Secretariat in Canberra. We are open to providing relocation support for the right candidate.

About You!

You are someone who wants to make a difference with their work. You are passionate about advocacy, campaigns and stakeholder engagement. You will bring your experience and expertise across government relations, a political office, campaigning, advocacy or organising role.

You have a robust knowledge of the mechanics of Federal and State politics, you understand what makes the system tick and how to work within it.

Your approachability and professionalism inform your ability to develop and manage relationships, particularly in a political context, is indispensable! Established political relationships would be advantageous.

You are no stranger to putting together briefings, reports, papers, and communications.

Your experience in a similar role will set you up for success. We are interested in how your working experience and your skills will set you apart for this role.

Why you'll love working with us!

Join a positive and inclusive team!

Respectful Flexibility Framework

Annual leave loading and salary packaging

Corporate wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccination and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities

Apply Now!

To join our team, please send a cover letter telling us why this role is for you and the value you’d add to the team along with your resume to: [email protected]

Applications are now welcome and are planned to close by COB Monday 1 September 2025.

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment, this starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage application from indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people. If we can assist you through any stage of the selection process, let us know!

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Excerpt from the PD for more role information:

The role responsibilities of the Manager, Government Relations include:

• Identify key stakeholders and build positive and effective relationships with federal politicians, advisors, key ministerial staff and others influencing health policy

• Manage the development and maintenance of the political database and electoral profiles

• Draft and distribute regular communications for politicians and key staff so they are kept informed on Guild activities and issues relating to community pharmacy

• Prepare political briefing material for Guild Elected Officials.

• Write reports for the Government and Public Relations Committee

• Contribute to timely, effective and accurate issues management when required

• Contribute to effective advocacy and promotion of community pharmacy

• Coordinate Guild attendance at political party conferences, forums and fundraisers