About Us
At the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild), we are a member organisation representing the owners of community pharmacies. Our members form a unique network of trusted healthcare professionals across Australia. We are committed to offering our staff a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment and conditions.
The Guild team is incredibly welcoming and generous with knowledge sharing – we want you to feel a part of the Guild family as soon as you walk in the door We embrace all people, and you can feel comfortable to be yourself with us.
We invest in the development of our people through a focus on professional development and exposure as well as opportunities for growth. We care about where you're going and are keen to help you get there.
About The Role
Working closely with our Membership team, the Career Development Manager develops, supports and promotes opportunities related to Community Pharmacy career pathways. Think support for high school and university students, interns, and early career pharmacists. This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity and is based at the Guild's National Secretariat in Canberra.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Actively pursue opportunities to promote career paths in Community Pharmacy for both pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, utilizing cutting-edge tools, programs and resources. Management and enhancement of the University, NAPSA (National Australian Pharmacy Students Association) and Career pharmacist engagement strategies.
- Forge strong partnerships and employ effective stakeholder engagement strategies to position community pharmacy as the most attractive career pathway option for those seeking a career in the industry.
- Promote the Guild's business resources, and member services to all stakeholders and identify enhancements related to community pharmacy career pathways.
- Create and maintain community pharmacy business and career education content that is strategically aligned, and member focused.
- Identify and implement new opportunities to promote Community Pharmacy career pathway options through cutting-edge tools, programs, and resources
- Coordinate and maintain innovative business support resources and tools.
- Provide support and education to branch staff in all activities to enable Guild branches to promote business resources and career pathways through close liaison with the Communications and Marketing Team.
- Maintaining and enhancing key stakeholder relationships, for example NAPSA and, pharmacy schools, sponsors, vocational providers, other industrial bodies.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all activity within the Guild GEMM database and SharePoint.
About You
- You're experienced in coordinating projects and events, bringing passion and enthusiasm to each task.
- Your stakeholder engagement skills are second to none - you know how to maintain positive, engaging relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- You're a self-starter, known for your proactive approach and growth mindset.
- Knowledge of small business operations, community pharmacy industry, workforce planning, and career pathways would be advantageous.
Why you'll love working with us
- Join a positive and inclusive team
- Respectful Flexibility Framework
- Annual leave loading and salary packaging
- Corporate wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccination and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities
Apply Now
To join our team, please send a cover letter telling us why you are our new Guildie and the value you will add to the team along with your resume to:
Applications are now welcome and are planned to close by COB Monday 13 October 2025.
We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment, this starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage application from indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people. If we can assist you through any stage of the selection process, let us know
📌 Career Development Manager
🏢 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia - National Secretariat
📍 Barton