Are you a detail-focused and compassionate Pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and contribute to safe, effective medication management for Defence members.
What's on offer
Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort
Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
Meaningful clinical impact – support safe and effective medication use
Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
Practical perks – free parking and uniforms
Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
About the Lavarack Health Centre
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.
It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.
The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately **** members.
It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward.




The standard operating hours of the centre are generally ********* Monday – Friday
What you'll do
Work Monday to Friday delivering safe and accurate dispensing services in line with clinical standards
Managing medication inventory and supporting productive pharmacy operations
Promoting safe and effective use of medications for patients and clinicians
Providing technical advice and support to health practitioners
Ensuring compliance with legislation, Defence policies, and quality standards
What you bring
Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a pharmacist
Minimum 2 years' post-internship experience in hospital, community, or defence pharmacy
Strong understanding of medication safety, dispensing, and inventory management
Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
Commitment to ongoing CPD and qualified standards
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Membership of PSA or SHPA (desirable)
Australian Citizenship to obtain required security clearance
Who we are
Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

📌 Pharmacist (Townsville)
🏢 Serco
📍 Townsville