Pharmacist
Townsville, Queensland, AU, 4813
QLD – Pharmacist – Lavarack Health Centre – Casual
Looking for a pharmacy role with no weekends, no late nights, and real work-life balance?
Join Serco’s ADF Health Services team at Lavarack Health Centre and enjoy a unique opportunity to work in a structured, supportive environment where your focus is purely on patient care — not retail targets.
We’re seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join our team on a casual basis, working Monday to Friday only.
Why this role stands out
- Monday to Friday hours only – enjoy your evenings and weekends
- No retail pressure – focus on clinical care, not sales
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Modern, well-equipped facility on a major Defence base
- Free parking & uniforms provided
- Access to wellbeing support and lifestyle discounts
About the role
In this position, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health and readiness of Australian Defence Force personnel by delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services.
You will:
- Dispense medications and manage pharmaceutical inventory
- Provide advice to patients on the safe and effective use of medications
- Deliver pharmaceutical support across medical and dental services
- Offer technical guidance and training to healthcare staff
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
About Lavarack Health Centre
Located at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, the largest Army base in Australia, the health centre supports approximately 8,000 personnel.
You’ll be working in a comprehensive healthcare facility offering services including medical, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care, alongside a 24/7 inpatient ward.
This is a structured clinical environment with standard hours of 0700–1630 Monday to Friday, giving you consistency and balance.
What you’ll bring
- Current, unrestricted registration as a Pharmacist with AHPRA
- Minimum 2 years’ post internship experience within the last 5 years
- Current CPR (HLTAID009) certification
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
- A high level of professionalism and ethical practice
- Australian Citizenship (required for Baseline Security Clearance)
Why Serco
At Serco, you’ll be part of a global organisation supporting over 12,000 professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, delivering essential services across defence, healthcare, and community services.
In partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated healthcare services to ADF personnel across 45+ locations nationwide — and we’re proud of the meaningful impact our teams make every day.
Ready to make a difference?
For additionl information or questions email Sarah Bonzer at sarah.bonzer@serco-ap.com
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans and people with disability.
Join Serco and do work that truly matters.