Aged Care On-site Pharmacist

Chempro; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resident care focus

Aged care training

Regional opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Chempro Aged Care Chemists is seeking full-time or part-time On-site Pharmacists (ACOP) to join our aged care team across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW. You will work within partner residential homes, focusing on medication safety and appropriate use of medicines. Accreditation or support to obtain ACOP is provided.

Join a collaborative team, support residents and care teams, and contribute to quality use of medicines with strong clinical oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and genuine interest in improving aged care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound judgement, initiative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve medication-related problems, incl. polypharmacy risks.
• Support medication reconciliation after admissions and transfers.
• Provide clinical advice to residents, families and health professionals.
• Contribute to medication reviews, case conferences and governance meetings.
• Review medication incidents and implement practical improvements.
• Deliver medication education and support to residents and staff.
• Document interventions and communicate recommendations clearly.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Autonomy

Organisation

Relationship-building

Judgement

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Positions available throughout the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW

Chempro Aged Care Chemists is seeking full-time or part-time Aged Care On-site Pharmacists (ACOP) to join our dedicated aged care team. These resident-facing clinical roles are based within partner residential aged care homes and focus on improving medication safety and the appropriate use of medicines. The role requires pharmacists with ACOP accreditation. Current accreditation preferred but we can also support you in your accreditation process.

You will work closely with residents, families, nurses, general practitioners, allied health professionals and our experienced pharmacy team. The role suits a pharmacist who wants to use their clinical knowledge in a collaborative environment and build trusted relationships with residents and care teams.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and resolve medication-related problems, including risks associated with polypharmacy and high-risk medicines.
• Support medication reconciliation following admissions, hospital transfers and changes in therapy.
• Provide clinical advice to residents, families, nursing staff, prescribers and other health professionals.
• Contribute to medication reviews, case conferences, clinical governance meetings and quality use of medicines activities.
• Review medication incidents and audit findings, then assist the home to implement practical improvements.
• Deliver medication education and support to residents and aged care staff.
• Document interventions clearly and communicate recommendations to the wider care team.

About you

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and a genuine interest in improving care for older people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound judgement, initiative, organisation and computer skills.
• Aged care, hospital or other clinical pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Medication review credentialing would be highly regarded but is not essential.
• A current driver's licence and the ability to travel locally within your nominated region.

What we offer

• A clinically focused role with direct involvement in resident care.
• Potential balance of mixed pharmacy roles.
• Support from an experienced and growing aged care pharmacy team.
• Training in aged care medication management systems, clinical processes and service requirements.
• Opportunities across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW.

Applications close 30th October 2026.

Chempro Chemists QLD Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.