2027 Intern Pharmacist – Emerald | 12 Months Accommodation + Scholarship Emerald Pharmacy Services | Emerald, QLD

Graduating pharmacy in 2026? We’re looking for an Intern Pharmacist to join our Emerald team in 2027.

You’ll complete a structured rotational program across our Emerald pharmacies, with exposure to prescribing, expanded scope, complex compounding, qualified services and day-to-day community pharmacy practice. We’ll also provide 12 months accommodation in our fully furnished intern house, alongside a comprehensive Intern & Early Career Pharmacist Scholarship and paid professional development throughout the year. Our Intern & Early Career Pharmacist Scholarship

As part of the scholarship and early career pathway, you’ll receive: - ACP Intern Program fees reimbursed following successful completion and registration -

Direct Chemist Outlet Intern Program, including structured development throughout the year

- 10 paid training days to attend monthly DCO Intern Program sessions
- APP 2027 registration
- PDL professional indemnity insurance reimbursed annually - $2,000

Early Career Pharmacist bonus, paid after six months of registration

- Mentoring, exam preparation and ongoing support from experienced pharmacists and pharmacy owners

You’ll also have access to additional rural intern support through the CQ Centre for Rural and Remote Health, including multidisciplinary learning, clinical tutorials, exam preparation and connection with other interns working in rural and remote communities.

What we offer In addition to the scholarship program, this Emerald position includes:

- 12 months accommodation in our fully furnished intern house
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts on private health insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from experienced pharmacists and pharmacy owners




- Opportunities to build your career across a broad range of community pharmacy services
- A long-term career pathway, including the potential for future pharmacy ownership

Your intern year Our internship includes a structured rotational program across our Emerald pharmacies, giving you the opportunity to work with different teams, patient groups and areas of practice. Depending on your rotation, you’ll build experience across:

- Dispensary operations and workflow
- Pharmacist prescribing and expanded scope services
- Women’s health
- Vaccination and medicines administration
- Medication management
- Meds Checks and Home Medicines Reviews
- Sleep apnoea services
- Scheduled medicines and whole-of-patient care
- Retail, reporting and broader pharmacy operations

You’ll work alongside experienced pharmacists and dispensary technicians while developing both your clinical confidence and your understanding of how a community pharmacy operates.

Why Emerald? Starting your career in a rural community gives you the chance to see a broad range of presentations, build strong relationships with patients and develop confidence quickly. You’ll be part of a pharmacy team that is actively involved in the changing role of community pharmacy and pharmacist-led primary healthcare.

What we’re looking for We’d love to hear from you if you:

- Will be eligible to commence your pharmacy internship in 2027
- Care about delivering excellent patient care




- Want broad clinical experience and exposure to different areas of practice
- Are interested in expanded scope and pharmacist prescribing
- Are motivated, curious and willing to learn
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Want strong support while developing independence and confidence
- Are interested in building a career in community pharmacy beyond your intern year
- Have full working rights in Australia — employer sponsorship is not available for this position

Your pathway after registration We see the intern year as the start of your career with us. The Intern & Early Career Pharmacist Scholarship is offered with a minimum two-year commitment, covering your intern year and at least 12 months following registration.

Following registration, you’ll continue developing as an Early Career Pharmacist, with ongoing mentoring, professional development and support. For the right person, this pathway can extend beyond Intern and

Early Career Pharmacist into Senior Pharmacist/Management roles and future pharmacy ownership. Interested?

Key responsibilities:

Provide outstanding customer service to all patients.

Dispense prescriptions in regulation with the Pharmacy Board standards

Bachelor/Masters of Pharmacy

Experience working with Dispense Work is required

Experience in working in community pharmacy is required

Pharmacy students are encouraged to apply!

Webster packing experience is advantageous

Australian Pharmacy experience either working or placement

If you have a passion for health, wellbeing and providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply!

Direct Chemist Outlet is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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