Build your legal career while contributing to Australia’s community pharmacy sector The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-focused Paralegal and Legal Support Officer to join our Executive Office team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate, early-career paralegal or experienced legal administrator who is keen to apply their research, drafting and project coordination skills in a varied in-house environment.

Working closely with our In-House General Counsel/Workplace Relations Specialist, you will support legal, workplace relations, governance and strategic projects across the Guild. You will gain exposure to meaningful work, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and help deliver practical outcomes for our members and the broader community pharmacy sector.

What you will do

- Research and prepare draft legal documents, advice, instructions, submissions, applications and briefing materials.

- Support legal projects, litigation and the briefing of counsel, including Fair Work Commission matters.

- Research and draft committee papers, inquiry submissions, proposals and reports.Coordinate projects and provide high-level administrative support across the Executive Office.

- Maintain and update relevant website content and legal or workplace relations resources.

- Build productive relationships with Guild teams, branches and external stakeholders.

- Support education and information-sharing with branch staff.

About you

You may be a recent law graduate looking to start your career, a paralegal ready for broader exposure, or a capable legal administrator with strong research and coordination experience. Most importantly, you bring curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to learn.

You will ideally offer:

- Tertiary qualifications,



or meaningful experience, in law, business, workforce management, research or a related discipline.

- Experience in an administrative, legal support or project-focused role.

- Strong legal and general research skills, with clear and accurate written communication.

- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Confidence engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Initiative, critical thinking and a practical approach to problem-solving.

- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly.

Knowledge of small business, workplace relations or the community pharmacy sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About Us!

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild) is 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.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values of Authenticity, Connection and Excellence,



which guide how we work with each other and deliver for our members. We believe in respecting and caring for people, doing what we say we will do, and achieving more together.

We invest in the development of our people through a focus on career development and exposure as well as opportunities for growth. We care about where you're going and are keen to help you get there.

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, subscription to mental health apps

- Fortnightly travel support allowance

- Access to discounts, benefits, and career development opportunities

Apply Now!

To join our team, please send a cover letter telling us why this role is for you and the value you’d add along with your resume to: *@guild.org.au

We are keen to fill this position as soon as possible and will commence reviewing applications as they are received. Suitable candidates may be contacted and interviewed prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested applicants to apply early.

Applications are now welcome and are planned to close on 17 November 2026.

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. This commitment starts with the candidate experience. We welcome applications from people of all abilities, backgrounds and life experiences and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-age people.

If we can assist you at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

📌 Paralegal and Legal Support Officer (Barton)
🏢 Pharmacy Guild of Australia
📍 Barton