Locum Pharmacist – VIC TAS ACT & QLD

Registered Pharmacist – Long-Term Locum | Clinical + Community | Hospital-Experienced

A reliable and clinically capable pharmacist with strong experience across both community pharmacy and hospital settings. Known for delivering safe, patient-focused care in diverse environments, including Emergency and Geriatric rotations within major health services.

Brings a strong record in high-volume dispensaries, wound care, DAAs, MATOD, and collaborative care. Flexible, independent, and able to hit the ground running in locum roles across rural, regional, or metro settings.

Current Availability

• ✅ Available immediately

• ✅ Open to 4-month locum stints

• ✅ Flexible to work 7 days or full-time rosters

• ✅ Willing to travel for work in TAS, ACT, VIC, or QLD

• ✅ Travel and accommodation required

• ✅ Current rates:

  • $70/hr – Weekdays

  • $75/hr – Saturdays

  • $80/hr – Sundays

  • + Superannuation

Key Skills & Capabilities

Community Pharmacy Skills

• Confident with high-volume prescription dispensing

• Dose Administration Aids (DAAs), S2/S3 counselling

• Experienced with MATOD programs

• Trusted for wound care and OTC support

• Works well solo or within a team in busy pharmacy settings

Hospital Clinical Experience

• Clinical rotations at Eastern Health

  • Emergency Medicine (acute care, med reconciliation)

  • Geriatric Evaluation & Management (polypharmacy, deprescribing)

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication safety and outcomes

Pharmacy Systems & Adaptability

• Familiar with common dispense software (e.g., LOTS, FRED)

• Strong time management, prioritisation, and communication skills

• Able to adapt quickly in new environments with minimal supervision

Professional Experience Snapshot

Clinical Pharmacist – Eastern Health (VIC)
2023 – Present

• Emergency and Geriatric wards across multiple hospital sites

• Involvement in med reviews, reconciliations, and discharge counselling

Community Pharmacist / Intern – Chemist Warehouse 
2018 – 2023

• Supported MATOD services and wound care counselling

• Delivered DAAs, MedsChecks, and OTC services in high-volume setting

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor / Master of Pharmacy – Monash University

• AHPRA Registered Pharmacist – Registration No. available on request