Cape York Peninsula – Code: PHQLD286

About the Location:

This is a wonderful town you should consider for a lifestyle change. The northernmost tip of Australia truly is God’s country – and it’s an atmosphere that you’ll come to know and love should you consider a great move. The area is really good for fishing, watching sunsets, and other beach activities. There are fishing spots everywhere – on beaches, headlands, river mouths.

Salary and Benefits:

• Negotiable Hourly Rate: Your compensation will be tailored to your experience and skills, ensuring a fair and competitive package.
• Career Growth Opportunities: This role offers opportunities for career advancement, allowing you to expand your professional horizons.
• Positive Work Environment: Enjoy the benefits of a great workplace culture.
• Relocation Assistance: Assistance is available to help ease your transition to this beautiful coastal location.
• Accommodation provided

​About the Role:

As a member of this community-based pharmacy team, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop your skills while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. Your daily responsibilities will include dispensing medications and counseling patients, ensuring the well-being of the local community.

• Services provided:
• NDSS
• Webster Packing
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Baby Weight Checks
• MedsCheck
• Pain Management
• Natural Therapies
• Vaccinations
• Trading hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm. Sunday and Public Holidays are closed

To Be Successful In This Role:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience in a busy pharmacy or the ability to adapt to a busy pace
• Ability to address client needs with sensitivity and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and counselling.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• A genuine desire to build and maintain a strong rapport with the community
• Provide quality care services
• Vaccination certificate desired
• Experience in a clinical or community pharmacy setting
• A strong understanding of the health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with culturally diverse patients and colleagues
• High level of attention to detail and strong skills in medication safety, reconciliation and error checking