Pharmacist Officer

Pharmacy Guild of Australia; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, based in Barton, ACT, is seeking an Ahpra-registered pharmacist to join the Policy and Regulation team within the Health Economics Division. This full‑time, ongoing role shapes national policy and provides professional practice advice to community pharmacy owners across Australia.

You will coordinate responses to regulatory matters, prepare submissions and papers, and represent the Guild in meetings with government, branches and industry stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Ahpra-registered pharmacist with contemporary community pharmacy experience.
• Experience contributing to policy papers and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to translate complex information into practical guidance for members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to national regulatory matters.
• Contribute to submissions, policy papers and member resources.
• Represent the Guild in stakeholder meetings and working groups.
• Support practice-related enquiries and provide professional practice advice.
• Apply pharmacy expertise in a broader strategic and policy environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Ahpra registration as Pharmacist

Job description

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild) is 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.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values of Authenticity, Connection and Excellence, which guide how we work with each other and deliver for our members. We believe in respecting and caring for people, doing what we say we will do, and achieving more together.

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!

A key member of the Policy and Regulation team within the Health Economics Division, the Pharmacist Officer plays an important role in shaping the future of community pharmacy in Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Ahpra-registered pharmacist who is passionate about professional practice, policy and the broader healthcare landscape. Working closely with colleagues across the Guild, Branches, government and industry stakeholders, you will contribute to policy development, professional practice advice, regulatory matters and strategic projects that impact community pharmacy owners across Australia.

You will help coordinate responses to national regulatory matters, contribute to submissions, policy papers and member resources, support practice-related enquiries, and represent the Guild in stakeholder meetings and working groups. This role offers a rare opportunity to apply your pharmacy expertise in a broader strategic and policy environment while continuing to make a meaningful contribution to the profession.

This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity based at the Guild's National Secretariat in Barton, ACT.

About You!

You are an Ahpra registered pharmacist with contemporary experience working in community pharmacy.

You have contemporary knowledge of the clinical, professional and regulatory framework that supports community pharmacy practice.

You are passionate about the future of community pharmacy and are interested in contributing to broader policy, regulatory and professional practice discussions.

You have experience researching, analysing and interpreting complex information and can translate this into practical advice, reports or recommendations.

Your written and verbal communication skills are highly developed, enabling you to prepare submissions, briefing papers, reports and stakeholder communications.

You excel at building relationships and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including members, government representatives, industry bodies and healthcare professionals.

You are highly organised, demonstrate sound judgement, and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Your ability to work collaboratively, show initiative and contribute to continuous improvement will set you up for success in 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, subscription to mental health apps

Fortnightly travel support allowance

Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. This commitment starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-age people.

If we can assist you at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.