Job Description
**** Intern Pharmacist – Emerald | 12 Months Accommodation + Scholarship Emerald Pharmacy Services | Emerald, QLD
Graduating pharmacy in ****?
We're looking for an Intern Pharmacist to join our Emerald team in ****.
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 **** 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 ****
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 SeniorPharmacist/Managementroles 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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📌 Pharmacy Intern (Emerald)
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