Aps 5 pharmacist (canberra)

Overview

12-month full-time contract with possible extension. Only Australian citizens and AHPRA registered pharmacists will be considered.

Develop your regulatory expertise in a team-oriented federal environment. We are partnering with an Australian Government regulatory body to recruit a Pharmacist for an APS5-equivalent role within the Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch.

Based in Canberra, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant outcomes by supporting the evaluation and regulation of medicines in Australia.

About the Role

You will play a key role in the assessment and evaluation of prescription medicine applications. This includes reviewing product information, contributing clinical expertise, and supporting regulatory decision-making processes to ensure medicines meet Australia's safety, quality, and efficacy requirements.

Working within a collaborative team, you will liaise with medical officers and internal stakeholders, contribute to operational improvements, and support the efficient progression of applications through the regulatory lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and finalise minor variation applications for prescription medicines with a high level of accuracy under delegate supervision.
• Review Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) and Product Information for new and generic medicine applications.
• Draft approval correspondence and support regulatory documentation processes.
• Provide clinical and legislative advice across the branch.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues related to submissions.
• Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and operational enhancements.
• Support team initiatives, training activities, and broader branch functions as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Australian citizenship (essential).
• Current registration as a practising pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‐making abilities.
• The ability to exercise sound professional judgement in a regulatory environment.
• Strong organisational and time‐management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your regulatory career while contributing to impactful national health outcomes within a high-performing government environment.

Application Deadline

Applications for this role will close on Wednesday June 10th at 11am.