Region – Pharmacist – ACT Health Centre – Casual
ACT, Campbell, Canberra, ACT Healthcare
Are you a detail-focused and compassionate Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to safe, effective medication management for Defence members.
What’s on offer
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Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
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Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort
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Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
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Meaningful clinical impact – support safe and effective medication use
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Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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Practical perks – free parking and uniforms
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Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About the Health Centre
Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. After-hours, weekend and on-call shifts may be required depending on role requirements and base location.
What you’ll do
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Delivering safe and accurate dispensing services in line with clinical standards
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Managing medication inventory and supporting efficient pharmacy operations
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Promoting safe and effective use of medications for patients and clinicians
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Providing technical advice and support to health practitioners
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Ensuring compliance with legislation, Defence policies, and quality standards
What you bring
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Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a pharmacist
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Minimum 2 years’ post-internship experience in hospital, community, or defence pharmacy
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Strong understanding of medication safety, dispensing, and inventory management
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Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional standards
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Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
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Membership of PSA or SHPA (desirable)
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Australian Citizenship to obtain required security clearance
Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.
Interested? Contact Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Apply now.
