1703 I Pharmacist-In-Charge

The Pharmaceutical Locum Company; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Relocation assistance

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Locum Company – Townsville QLD is seeking a Pharmacist in Charge for a permanent, full-time role in a suburb of Townsville. You will lead as the sole pharmacist, supported by dispensary staff, with a steady workflow of 150–200 prescriptions per day using Z Dispense.

Key duties include dispensing, clinical checking, patient counselling, MedsChecks, and 8CPA services, while overseeing stock and guiding the team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven dedication to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Leadership/Pharmacist in Charge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and clinically check medications.
• Provide patient counselling and clinical interventions.
• Conduct MedsChecks and other 8CPA services.
• Oversee stock ordering and lead the team daily.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Immunisation accreditation

Tools

Z Dispense

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Locum Company – Townsville QLD

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacist in Charge to join our team in a permanent, full-time position located in a suburb of the City of Townsville, Queensland. Operating as the sole pharmacist, you will be well-supported by experienced dispensary technicians and pharmacy assistants. The pharmacy utilises Z Dispense software and manages a steady workflow of approximately 150 to 200 prescriptions per day. In this leadership role, your responsibilities will include dispensing and clinical checking, providing comprehensive patient counselling, conducting clinical interventions, delivering MedsChecks and other 8CPA professional services, overseeing stock ordering, and leading the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

About Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven dedication to delivering outstanding customer service
• A warm, friendly, and approachable demeanour
• A proactive, hands-on work ethic with enthusiasm for engaging with customers on the retail floor
• Current immunisation accreditation (highly desirable, but not essential)
• Previous experience in a management or Pharmacist in Charge role (preferred)

About The Location

The pharmacy is located on picturesque Magnetic Island, an island suburb of the City of Townsville, Queensland. Positioned within the island’s primary tourism and transport hub near the ferry terminal, the location provides direct and seamless access to the mainland while offering an idyllic, relaxed coastal lifestyle.

About The Offer

• Competitive remuneration of approximately $70.00/hr + superannuation (negotiable based on experience)
• Excellent work-life balance with standard weekday hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (no late nights)
• Accommodation provided or supported for the right candidate
• Relocation assistance available by negotiation
• Genuine future pharmacy ownership / partnership opportunities