Far North Northern Territory – Code: PHNT10

About the Location:

This stunning location is on the Gove Peninsula, approximately a nine hour drive from Katherine via the Central Arnhem Road, and is the largest town in East Arnhem Land. Established in the 1960s to service a bauxite mine on the Peninsula, it has since grown to become the fourth largest town in the Northern Territory with a population of approximately 3350. It operates as a service and business hub for East Arnhem Land and is a vibrant community with a high standard of services.

Salary and Benefits:

• Generous salary, including support with relocation
• Conditions negotiable with accommodation and yearly flights
• Professional support, advice and mentoring available through the pharmacy network

About the Position:

The positions involve dispensing, counselling, and the provision of dose administration aids to clients of the health service. The pharmacists also act as consultants to medical, nursing and allied health staff.

• Counsel customers on their medical conditions and medications, both prescription and OTC, with the most up-to-date, evidence-based information
• Execute health services to the highest professional standard
• Build and maintain relationships with local health professionals
• Supervise, direct and coach pharmacy assistants and intern pharmacists
• Pharmaprograms and 7CPA claiming
• Implement and follow QCPP policy and procedure to the highest standard
• Oversee the supply and sale of medications, therapeutic devices and non-pharmacy products and provision of all pharmacy services

To Be Successful In This Role:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Great communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• A genuine desire to build and maintain a strong rapport with the community
• Vaccination certificate desired