Pharmacy Assistant - are you a potential Retail Manager? Apply now!

Pharmacy Insight Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Insight Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks an experienced Pharmacy Assistant ready to step into greater responsibility and potentially manage a pharmacy front-of-shop. The role focuses on leading the retail team, maintaining high customer service standards and supporting overall performance.

You should have at least five years in a community pharmacy, S2/S3 training, and strong leadership potential. The position offers negotiation on salary and opportunities to advance within the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in a community pharmacy.
• Completed S2/S3 training and relevant retail pharmacy training.
• Solid understanding of front-of-shop operations.
• Strong leadership, maturity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the pharmacy retail team.
• Organise staff duties, rosters and daily operations.
• Ensure friendly, professional customer service.
• Maintain stock control, merchandising and product presentation.
• Support promotions and sales initiatives.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Monitor retail performance and opportunities to improve sales.
• Maintain retail procedures and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership potential

People skills

Retail operations

Communication

Education

S2/S3 training

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - are you a potential Retail Manager?

Potential locations in the vicinity of Berwick and Mount Waverley or surrounding eastern suburbs.

Salary: Fully negotiable, depending on your years of experience and qualifications.

• Are You an experienced Pharmacy Assistant Ready for More Responsibility?
• Have you worked in pharmacy for at least five years?
• Are you confident in your retail skills, enjoy working with people and feel ready to take the next step in your career?
• We are looking for mature, responsible and motivated pharmacy retail assistants who have the ambition, ability and confidence to lead a pharmacy retail team.
• You don't necessarily need previous Retail Manager experience. We are interested in what you can bring to the role, your leadership potential and your willingness to take responsibility.

These are opportunities for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant who wants to progress beyond their current position and take on greater responsibility for the day-to-day running of a pharmacy's front-of-shop operations.

Working closely with the Pharmacy Manager or Owner, you will help lead the retail team, maintain high customer service standards and contribute to the pharmacy's overall performance.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Leading, supporting and motivating the pharmacy retail team.
• Helping organise staff duties, rosters and daily retail operations.
• Ensuring customers receive friendly, professional and helpful service.
• Maintaining effective stock control, merchandising and product presentation.
• Supporting promotional activities and sales initiatives.
• Assisting with staff training and team development.
• Monitoring retail performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales and profitability.
• Maintaining appropriate retail procedures and compliance standards.

What You will ideally have:

• A minimum of five years' experience working in a community pharmacy.
• Completed S2/S3 training and relevant retail pharmacy training.
• A sound understanding of pharmacy front-of-shop operations.
• The maturity, reliability and judgement to accept greater responsibility.
• Good communication and people skills, with the confidence to guide and support colleagues.
• A positive attitude, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• An interest in developing your management and leadership skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to the wider pharmacy team.

Previous Retail Manager experience is an advantage, but it is not essential for the right candidate.

We are particularly interested in experienced Pharmacy Assistants who have already demonstrated leadership qualities, take pride in their work and are ready for a new challenge.

Locations.

Applicants should live in or be conveniently located area.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to:

• Progress your career beyond a traditional Pharmacy Assistant position.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and develop your leadership abilities.
• Work closely with pharmacy management and contribute to business success.
• Build the skills and experience needed for a long-term career in pharmacy retail management.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.