Pharmacist

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey across Australia while making a meaningful impact on patient care? Join us as a pharmacist, and play a crucial role in providing pharmaceutical, medical, and dental logistic services to patients in alignment with legal requirements, professional standards, and Defence Policies and Procedures.

About Us
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia.  As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc

About the Role
As the Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the dispensing services, inventory management, and promoting the safe and effective use of medications to patients. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to provide technical advice and training to fellow healthcare practitioners, enhancing your professional development.

Rewards and Benefits:

• In addition to salary, you will be entitled to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:


• Casual opportuinty to work across both Larrakeyeah and Robetson barracks 


• Working Hours –  07:30am - 15:30pm


• Attractive hourly rates + Superannuation + Parking onsite


• Paid CPD leave for permanent employees, up to 2 days for part-time


• Paid volunteer leave and Reservists’ Leave


• A variety of lifestyle discounts through our benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas


• Access to Sonder, our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, including immediate mental health and counselling support as well as access to specialist support lines and wellbeing programs for you and your immediate family

About You
As the ideal candidate, you will have strong clinical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on efficient dispensary operations and inventory control. You will prioritize patient safety by following strict safety and quality control practices in medication distribution.

You will communicate clearly with patients, offering advice, answering questions, and providing guidance. You will also support fellow healthcare professionals with your technical expertise.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A strong foundation of personal integrity, coupled with an unwavering commitment to ethical practice.


• Current, unrestricted registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).


• A minimum of two years of full-time post-internship experience within the last five years, ideally within Defence, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy settings (part-time equivalent will be considered).


• Active involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in alignment with AHPRA requirements.


• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009).


• Membership with professional organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or the Society of Hospital Pharmacists is highly regarded.


• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

About the Location

Robertson Health Centre is located on Robertson Barracks in Holtze, 15km east of the city of Darwin. The facility has a routine dependency of approximately 2,800 defence staff, with a large reserve component. The health centre provides primary medical, pharmaceutical, dental, physiotherapy, and mental health services, and operates a 22-bed 24/7 ward.

Larrakeyah Health Centre is located at the Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin City. Larrakeyah Defence Precinct is a unique tri-service Defence base directly supporting ADF operations & training.  It is the home port of HMAS Coonawarra for Navy Patrol Boats and two Army Landing Craft. The facility has a routine dependency of 1100 personnel which surges every 3 months to conduct pre and post deployment medicals. The health centre provides primary medical, nursing, mental health, dental, physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services.  Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements).

At Serco, you will be part of a global community that celebrates diversity and inclusion through our Global Employee Networks, fostering connections and growth opportunities worldwide. We offer more than just a job; it's a career journey filled with possibilities across diverse contracts. Support our defence personnel and experience the satisfaction of making a real difference.

Want to know more?
Reach out to Daniel, on 0497 918 845

Explore other exciting opportunities by visiting sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services.