Browse below for some resources and tips for
seeking employment in pharmacy and links to
pharmacy jobs and Australian pharmacy groups.
The following information provides contact details of organisations and services which may be able to assist you as you seek work as a pharmacist or a pharmacy intern.
| LocumCo Pharmacy Recruitment & Locum Agency Services www.locumco.com.au Telephone: 02 9328 6300 or 1800 357 001 (Free Call) Email: jobs@locumco.com.au LocumCo has almost 30 years of experience matching pharmacy personnel with short and long term staffing requirements for hospital and community based pharmacies Australia-wide. |
| Raven’s Recruitment www.ravensrecruitment.com.au Telephone: 1800 429 829 or +61 7 5509 5800 if you are overseas Email: info@ravensrecruitment.com.au Raven’s Recruitment was established in 1987 and is a specialist pharmacy employment agency, placing full-time, part-time and locum Pharmacists as well as Retail Managers and Dispensary Technicians all over Australia. For employers and candidates. |
| Locumate locumate.ai Locumate allows you to create a profile, share your availability with potential employers and find shift matches via the app. |
| Locoomago www.locoomago.com Overseas Pharmacist training, mentorship, and career consultations. |
| Pharmacy SOS www.pharmacysos.com.au Telephone: 1300 505 247 Email: sos@pharmacysos.com.au Address: PO Box 2053 Rowville, VIC 3178 |
| Nationwide Pharmacy Services Australia’s longest running complete online pharmacy locum and employment service, connecting Pharmacies & Pharmacists across Australia and New Zealand nationwidepharmacyservices.com.au www.facebook.com/nationwidepharmacyservices Telephone: 0404 397 352 Email: deon@nationwidepharmacyservices.com.au |
| My Health Career www.myhealthcareer.com.au Check their website and subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date about careers in the health care industry. |
| HealthcareLink www.healthcarelink.com.au Career networking, healthcare and medical job matching |
| Seek Job Search www.seek.com.au |
| Jora Job Search au.jora.com |
| Indeed Job Search au.indeed.com |
| Gorilla Jobs www.gorillajobs.com.au www.gorillajobs.com.au/employer/pharmacy/pharmacist www.facebook.com/gorillajobs |
| Medical Jobs Australia Job Search www.medicaljobsaustralia.com |
| Healthcare Australia Job Search healthcareaustralia.com.au |
| Australasian College of Pharmacy – Intern positions www.internpharmacist.com.au/positions |
| Be an Australian Pharmacist – Overseas Pharmacist Jobs in Australia www.beanaustralianpharmacist.com/overseas-pharmacists/jobs |
| WTS Recruitment Pharmacist positions advertised from around Australia. wtsrecruitment.com.au www.facebook.com/wtsrecruitment |
| Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Job Board Jobs at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. www.psa.org.au/career-and-support/jobs/ |
| Pharmacy Guild of Australia Vacancies www.guild.org.au/about-us/guild-careers/current-vacancies |
| Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Job Board jobsboard.adpha.au There are separate instructions for pharmacy interns on a state by state basis: www.adpha.au/workforce-research/early-career-pharmacists/interns |
There are many resources available for those looking for work in the Australian pharmacy industry. We have provided a list below of useful resources and articles.
| GorillaJobs article ‘Making a 5-year career plan’ | Click to read |
| Raven’s Recruitment article ‘Interview Advice and Techniques’ for pharmacy jobs | Click to read |
| LocumCo article ‘How to secure a pharmacist job’ | Click to read |
| Royal Pharmaceutical Society podcasts ‘A career in industrial pharmacy?’ | Click to listen |
| Australian Pharmacist article ‘Transitioning to hospital pharmacy’ | Click to read |
Raven’s Recruitment is currently offering free pharmacy career consultations from experienced pharmacy recruiters. See here for more information.
It can be helpful to follow a resume guide to make sure that your application is informative, easy to read, and targeted towards the organisation you wish to work for. Here are some resources for building an effective resume.
| Raven’s Recruitment: Creating an effective resume and cover letter | How to create an effective Résumé and Cover Letter |
| Seek: Resume templates, advice, and examples of good and bad resumes | Free Resume Templates |
| Australian National University (ANU): resume structure | Resume Structure |
| The University of Adelaide College: Formatting your CV | 7 Checks to format your Australian CV |
| IELTS: How to write a resume that gets you interviews | How to write a resume in English that gets you interviews |
| MyHealthCareer article ‘Your free guide to a career in pharmacy’ | Click to read |
| PSA article ‘Pharmacy as a Career’ | Click to read |
| MyHealthCareer video ‘4 different career paths from recent pharmacy graduates’ | Click to watch |
| LocumCo article ‘Tips for securing a pharmacy internship’ | Click to read |
| SHPA resources for early career pharmacists | Click to read |
| Monash University article and videos on pharmacy career outcomes | Click to view |
| AJP article ’15 ideas for your pharmacy career’ | Click to read |
| University of Sydney article ‘Unexpected career opportunities for pharmacists’ | Click to read |
Raven’s Recruitment has a blog post about the immigration and VISA process, and they can also assist with recruitment.
The Pharmacy Council (APC) in general has a lot of information and guidelines that may help you.
Click here to visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs Website. There is information on this page about VISAs, citizenship, and other immigration affairs queries.
Click here to visit the Australian Pharmacy Council’s page on the New Zealand Registered Pharmacist Stream skills assessment outcome.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released a course, Introduction to Australian Pharmacy, which provides a comprehensive understanding of Australian pharmacy.
Click on the link to find out more and register.
After graduating from your pharmacy degree, in order to practice as a pharmacist, you will need to complete pharmacy supervised practice, also known as an internship. Below are some websites that provide further resources for pharmacy students and pharmacy interns. Your preceptor may also be able to provide you with resources.
| The Australasian College of Pharmacy: Intern Training Program www.internpharmacist.com.au Ph. 1300 110 161 info@internpharmacist.com.au |
| The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia: Intern Training Program www.psa.org.au/programs-interns/ |
| National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE): Intern Training Program www.nape.edu.au/interntrainingprogram info@nape.edu.au |
| NAPSA – National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association napsa.org.au |
These articles have some specific tips and advice for pharmacy interns.
| AJP Article ‘Making the Most of your Intern Year’ | Click to read |
| Raven’s Recruitment Article ‘Pharmacy Intern focus – How Raven’s can help you get that job’ | Click to read |
| AJP article ‘How to stand out in intern interviews’ | Click to read |
| Raven’s Recruitment article ‘Career options’ | Click to read |
| Sydney University article ‘Unexpected career opportunities for pharmacists’ | Click to read |
| Monash University article ‘Why become a pharmacist?’ | Click to read |
| Australian Pharmacist article ‘Expert advice for surviving your intern year’ | Click to read |
| Pharmacy board information on the pathway to registration | Click to read |
From time to time you may have questions about your rights as an employee. While you can call us for support, there are some services below that can provide you with advice and support. These and other support services can be found on our ‘Useful Links‘ page.
You can also contact your union or insurer for many queries.
| AJP article ‘5 questions about pharmacy employee rights’ | Click to read |
| Australian Pharmacist article ‘A fair day’s pharmacy – your rights and obligations’ | Click to read |
| Fair Work Ombudsman | www.fairwork.gov.au 13 13 94 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday |
| Fair Work Commission The national workplace relations tribunal. | www.fwc.gov.au |
| Australian Human Rights Commission An independent statutory organisation that works to protect and promote the human rights of all people in Australia. It provides information about discrimination and rights and how to make a complaint. | humanrights.gov.au 1300 656 419 (local call) or 02 9284 9888 Email: infoservice@humanrights.gov.au |
Reviewed 31 January 2026
