Intern Pharmacist - Cairns - QLD

MyChemist Retail Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sigma Healthcare is seeking Intern Pharmacists to join Chemist Warehouse stores in Australia. This internship offers hands-on clinical and retail experience, with a dedicated preceptor and structured training across clinical pharmacy and retail management.

You will gain practical experience, participate in exclusive exam resources, and have pathways to full pharmacist roles within the network. Flexible development opportunities and supportive team culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking a pre-registration year in pharmacy.
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the business.
• Retail pharmacy experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scripts in/out and dispensing.
• General dispensary administration and stock management.
• Support daily pharmacy operations and customer service.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Retail pharmacy experience

Pre-registration year

Education

Pre-registration year

Job description

We’re hiring! 5 Intern Pharmacist vacancies are currently open.

Start your career as a Intern Pharmacist with CWH Cairns

Flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates

Ongoing training and professional development provided

Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse, Ultra Beauty, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Chemist Warehouse Optometry stores

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Intern Pharmacist to join our fast-paced, growing business!

Not only can you become a registered Pharmacist in one of our stores nationwide, we also offer great career pathways!

This is an exciting opportunity to commence your professional pharmacy career and gain a wide variety of on-the-job experience!

During your Internship Program with us, we will provide you with:

• Interactive face-to-face sessions covering clinical pharmacy and retail management
• Access to exclusive exam resources
• Practise oral exams with immediate constructive feedback
• A dedicated onsite preceptor
• Ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators
• And much more!

Program Structure

The program includes full day of monthly training sessions, covering a wide range of topics such as clinical pharmacy, retail management, pharmacology, and Over-The-Counter product knowledge. These topics are broken down into 11 manageable interactive sessions during of the year’s program.

Practical Experience: Interns gain hands-on experience in various clinical services and retail pharmacy operations. This practical training is designed to complement the accredited Intern Training Program, and will include assisting with scripts, dispensing medication, providing customer service and advice on medications, inventory control as well as other administrative duties in the pharmacy.

Support and Resources: Interns have access to exclusive exam resources, practice oral exams with immediate feedback, and ongoing support from program facilitators and coordinators. Each intern is also assigned a dedicated onsite preceptor.

Career Pathways: Upon completion there are extensive employment opportunities within Chemist Warehouse. Career pathways include roles such as Pharmacist, Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacist Manager, Area Manager, and even Pharmacy Owner opportunities.

Employment Opportunities: Chemist Warehouse is the largest employer of Pharmacy Students and Intern Pharmacists in Australia, offering opportunities for career progression nationally.

What's in it for you

You’ll have access to ongoing training and support to grow your career

Enjoy a positive team culture with great perks like staff discounts, recognition, and regular celebrations

We prioritise your wellbeing with a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible rosters help you balance work and life

We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, with service recognition and end-of-year awards!

A typical day might look like:

• Assisting with scripts in/out and dispensing
• General Dispensary administration
• Ordering and unpacking Dispensary stock

About you

• Ability to undertake pre-registrant year immediately
• Ability to work well in a team and autonomously
• Dedicated work ethic
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business

Our team members work in our pharmacies throughout their shift, often standing for long periods. Stock replenishment can involve repeated movements and lifting heavier items, so please keep this in mind when applying.

The successful applicant must meet National Criminal History Check requirements and hold appropriate working rights

About us

Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.