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 Pharmacist Advisor works within the Practice & Health Services team in the areas of pharmacy practice and clinical governance. This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity and is based at the Guild’s National Secretariat in Canberra.

The role responsibilities of the Pharmacist Advisor include:

Provide professional and strategic support across the Guild with a focus on; pharmacy practice and clinical governance, pharmacist scope of practice, primary and preventative health, Regional, Rural, and Remote Health, Indigenous Health , Aged Care, government funded subsidisation schemes, including the NDSS and NIP, government funded programs and services, including those within the Community Pharmacy Agreement, Therapeutic Goods policy and regulations.

Contribute to future Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) preparation and negotiation and current CPA implementation.

Monitoring of international trends in Health Care and community pharmacy with a focus on opportunities for members.

Strategic input into professional and clinical factors which might impact on the future of community pharmacy.

Contribute to Guild planning by having strategic input the development strategies that align with overall Guild strategic objectives.

Where required, representing the Guild on working parties and committees, and at meetings and conferences as required in relation to areas of responsibilities.

Liaising with key stakeholders to advance the interests of the Guild and its members.

Provide leadership and direction to the Practice Implementation team and support a collaborative team environment

About You!

The following work experience and knowledge is required:

You are a registered pharmacist

You have contemporary experience working in community pharmacy

You have contemporary knowledge of Community Pharmacy Agreement operations and arrangements, as well as of the Australian health system

You have experience with project management, risk management, policy and strategic analysis

You excel at engaging with high level stakeholders and clients in a variety of forums

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 along with your resume to: [email protected]

Applications are now welcome and are planned to close by COB Wednesday 1 October 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!