Pharmacist Coordinator

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 95,986 - 103,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave options

Flexible work arrangements

EAP and fitness passport

Discounted private health

Job summary

An Australian university is seeking a Pharmacy Coordinator to manage Investigational Products for clinical trials. This involves overseeing the ordering and dispensing of trial medications, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring careful inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, current AHPRA registration, and experience in clinical research. The role offers full-time employment with competitive remuneration and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with a commitment to quality.
• Experienced in clinical research and investigational product management.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy and clinical services including IP ordering and dispensing.
• Prepare and compound trial medications under regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate study records and assist with temperature monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or related discipline

Current registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA

Tools

Databases

Clinical trial electronic data entry

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

• UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Professional Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment for two years

The Opportunity

UniSC Clinical Trials is a world-class centre delivering innovative and clinically relevant research in collaboration with healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical sponsors, and community partners.

As Pharmacy Coordinator, you will support the Pharmacy Manager in managing Investigational Products (IP), including ordering, storage, dispensing, and preparation. You will maintain accurate records, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with ICH/GCP standards and HREC-approved protocols, while collaborating with trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to deliver timely, high-quality pharmacy services.

For more information on UniSC Clinical Trials, please visit us online: UniSC Clinical Trials

You will

• support the management of pharmacy and clinical services, including IP ordering, handling, storage, dispensing, and destruction in compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements;
• prepare and compound trial medications, including aseptic compounding and GMO products as required, while monitoring inventory and expiry dates;
• maintain accurate study records and documentation, assist with temperature monitoring, and report adverse events in line with study protocols; and
• collaborate with clinical trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to ensure pharmacy activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and to the required standards.

About you

You are a registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Experienced in clinical research or investigational product management, you thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements. You work well independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality clinical trial outcomes.

You will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or related discipline;
• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Knowledge of clinical research, ICH/GCP, and investigational product management (preferred);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams;
• Well-developed computing skills, including databases, clinical trial electronic data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets; and
• Flexibility to travel to trial sites and work outside standard hours when required.
• Experience with vaccine trials, administering vaccines, or managing complex disease trials;
• Experience in clinical research, including drug development processes.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone].

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 29 March 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Pharmacy Manager - UniSC Clinical Trials Centre

Telephone: [phone]

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.