Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey across Australia while making a meaningful impact on patient care? Join us as a locum pharmacist, where you'll 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
Your responsibilities will include 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.
But here's the best part - as a locum, you'll get to explore every corner of Australia. We'll cover your accommodation, travel expenses, and even provide a daily meal allowance, ensuring your comfort and well-being throughout your journey.
This casual locum opportunity is perfect for pharmacists seeking to supplement their part-time or flexible employment, indulge their passion for travel, or further enrich their extensive experience in the field. Don't miss out on this chance to combine work with adventure - apply now and let the journey begin!
To excel in this position, you will need:
* Unwavering personal integrity and a commitment to ethical conduct.
* A current, unconditional registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* A minimum two years’ full-time post-trainee/internship experience within the past five years, ideally gained in Defence, Hospital, or Community Pharmacy settings (part-time equivalent will be considered).
* Demonstrated engagement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in compliance with AHPRA standards.
* Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
* Membership in esteemed professional organizations such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or Society of Hospital Pharmacists is considered advantageous.
About You
As a seasoned Pharmacist, you possess a keen eye for detail and excel in methodical and efficient dispensary and inventory control services. Your dedication to patient safety is unwavering, as you uphold stringent safety and quality control measures in every aspect of medication distribution. With exceptional communication skills, you effortlessly engage with patients, offering advice and addressing inquiries, while also providing valuable technical guidance to fellow healthcare professionals.
Rewards & Benefits
* Be part of our dynamic community, built on trust, compassion, innovation, and pride – where every voice counts.
* Open the door to endless possibilities by embracing a career path, not just a job. From our inclusive global networks to abundant growth opportunities across contracts, your potential knows no bounds.
* Indulge in benefits like paid annual and personal leave, professional development opportunities (including CPD, volunteer, and reservist leave), exclusive lifestyle discounts, and constant mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Referrals
Know a Healthcare Professional who would thrive in Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services Team? Refer them to us, and if they're successfully onboarded, you'll receive a generous $500 Prezzee Voucher as a token of our appreciation! Simply share their details via email to AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com, and we'll handle the rest.
Thank you for helping us grow our team!
Join Us
If you're driven to make a positive impact and are eager to seize this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Ensure your resume includes start and end dates for each position, along with employment type (e.g., casual, part-time, full-time) and weekly hours worked.
Alternatively, we've attached a CV template to this listing for your convenience; feel free to use it to outline your qualifications and work history.
For a confidential discussion, reach out to Polly on 08 8432 2544 or send an email to Polly.Buerano@serco-ap.com.
To explore this and other exciting opportunities, visit https://www.sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services.
Serco and Proud
At Serco, every role matters. With over 60,000 global team members, including 16,000+ in Asia Pacific, we deliver essential public services in areas like defence, justice, healthcare, and more. The standard COVID-19 vaccination is required for this role for everyone's safety. Our values—Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride—drive us. We're inclusive and diverse, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We embrace and champion diversity in all its forms, from individuals of varied backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. Join us and access Employee Networks promoting diversity and belonging.