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Pharmacy Assistant

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Healthcare & Medical

Posted 10/06/2026
Closes 24/06/2026

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Cairns & Far North, Cairns, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

AI Job Summary

  • Prepare and pack Webster medication packs accurately, including correct labelling and organisation.
  • Assist dispensary team with medication preparation and pharmacy support work.
  • Provide friendly, professional customer service (and retail duties as required).

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Role Type
  • On-site
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • Dispense Technician
Pay Rate

$20 AUD – $28 AUD (Hour)

Webster Packer and Pharmacy Assistant | Full or Part Time | Gordonvale Discount Drug Store

Looking for a stable, hands-on role in a supportive pharmacy team where your work genuinely helps your local community?

We have two exciting opportunities available, so you can find the perfect fit that’s right for you.

Webster Packer / Dispensary Assistant | Part-Time (School Hours) or Full-Time Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in the dispensary preparing Webster medication packs and supporting the pharmacy team to ensure patients receive their medicines safely and accurately.

Flexible work options
  • Part-time: 3–4 days per week (approx. 9:00am – 3:00pm, ideal school hours), or;
  • Full-time: Available for candidates who are also happy to assist in the front-of-shop retail area
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and pack Webster medication packs accurately and efficiently
  • Assist the dispensary team with medication preparation and pharmacy support tasks
  • Ensure Webster packs are correctly packed, labelled and organised
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling medicines
  • Keep the dispensary clean, organised and compliant
  • Assist with front of shop duties if working in the full-time role
Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organisation and time management
  • Ability to follow procedures and work carefully with medications
  • S2/S3 Certificate highly regarded
  • Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience advantageous but not essential
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Friendly, reliable and professional attitude

Pharmacy Assistant – Front of Shop | Part-Time | Expression of Interest

We are also inviting expressions of interest for Part-Time Pharmacy Assistants to join our retail team and help provide outstanding service to our customers.

Availability: Must be available to work Saturdays and 2 days during the week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide friendly and professional customer service
  • Assist customers with over-the-counter products and enquiries
  • Assist with stock management, including putting stock away and maintaining shelves
  • Complete ticketing, merchandising and store presentation
  • Support the team to ensure smooth day-to-day store operations
  • Maintain a clean and welcoming retail environment
Skills & Qualifications
  • Retail or customer service experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking
  • Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Interest in health, pharmacy or customer care

Why Join Us?

  • Pharmacy Industry Award rates (Increasing in July)
  • Be part of a trusted community pharmacy
  • Join the respected Douglas Chemists Group
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Opportunities to learn and grow within pharmacy

Click ‘ Apply Now‘ or drop your resume in-store at Gordonvale Discount Drug Store.

We look forward to welcoming our next amazing team members!

Learn more about us

Gordonvale Discount Drug Store is proudly part of the Douglas Chemists Group, a well-established Australian pharmacy group committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and supporting the professional growth of its people. Being part of this group provides access to strong leadership, shared expertise, and ongoing development opportunities, while still maintaining a close-knit, community pharmacy feel. Our values guide everything we do and underpin the supportive, people-first culture you’ll experience as part of our team.

Our Values

  • People First
  • Move Together
  • We Do What We Say
  • Go Beyond
Company Overview

Douglas Chemists is one of Australia’s oldest pharmacy networks, operating pharmacies under the brands of Priceline Pharmacy, Discount Drug Stores, Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse and Soul Pattinson Chemists. Established in 1972 by John Douglas when he opened his first pharmacy (John Douglas Chemist) in Goulburn NSW, which he still owns to this day now trading as Priceline Pharmacy Goulburn. The business has grown to a dynamic partner lead model with pharmacies across QLD, NSW, and the ACT, many in rural communities. John still works in the various pharmacies, he is a hands-on person who is passionate about developing people particularly pharmacists and creating career pathways. John is committed to each of our pharmacies and visits each of them regularly to spend time with the teams, the customers and the community. The goal is to continue to improve and keep up to date with the constant changes in pharmacy to ensure we exceed our customers’ needs, so they become advocates of the business. Both John’s sons are Managing Partners at Yass Priceline Pharmacy and Crookwell Soul Pattinson.

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