Charnwood, Canberra ACT Full-Time
Capital Chemist
Join Australia’s most community-connected pharmacy — Guild Pharmacy of the Year winner — and kickstart your career with an unmatched $10,000 Intern Support Package! ABOUT US
Capital Chemist Charnwood is proud to be a Guild Pharmacy of the Year 2025 winner for Excellence in Community Engagement and Excellence in Harm Minimisation. As an award-winning community pharmacy, we’re passionate about delivering high-impact health services and making a difference to our local community.
We offer a wide range of professional services, including:
Clinical Prescribing: Oral contraception, UTI, and dermatology.
Specialist Clinics: Sleep apnoea, Credentialled Diabetes Education, Lymphoedema & Compression Garment, Asthma Management, mental health support.
Community Programs: LGBTQI-friendly clinics, palliative care, free medical termination of pregnancy access in partnership with the Women’s Centre for Health Matters, partnerships with Companion House and Karinya house for specialised care for marginalised people in our community.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
We're offering an incredible $10,000 Intern Support Package, which includes:
•Pharmacy Guild ITP Program Fees fully covered
•APP Conference: Flights, accommodation, transport & meals included
•2 days of paid study leave for exams
•1-on-1 exam prep: Mock interviews/case studies
•2 EAP psychologist sessions for mental health and wellbeing
•Professional development allowance (up to $600 for CPD training)
•Staff discount & wellbeing perks
•Extensive clinical training across all our multiple health service areas
•Mentoring and career pathway planning for post-intern opportunities
•Completion bonus paid at the end of your internship
•Structured Learning & Growth Planning Framework — a mapped-out calendar of training, and milestones to support your development across the year
•Intern workshop with other Capital Chemist interns across Canberra — a chance to collaborate, learn, and connect.
•Salary as per pharmacy industry award
Where are they now? — A note from one of our past interns:
“I did my intern year at Capital Chemist Charnwood in 2019 — the best decision I could have made. I learnt from a large, experienced pharmacist team, cared for a diverse community, and gained skills well beyond the dispensary. It was challenging, but the support I received — both professionally and personally — made me the confident pharmacist I am today.”
ABOUT YOU
Don’t just do an intern year — launch a career that will shape the pharmacist you become.
At Capital Chemist Charnwood, we’re an award-winning pharmacy with a big heart, bold ideas, and a deep commitment to making a difference in our community. If you’re passionate about patient care, hungry to learn, and ready to step into a hands-on, high-impact role, this is where you belong.
Our values aren’t words on a wall — they’re how we work, support each other, and care for our patients every single day:
•Big Love – We care for you while you care for others, with $600 CPD allowance, mental health support, and a team that’s always in your corner.
•Own It – Take charge of your growth with a mapped-out training plan and personalised 1-on-1 mentoring.
•Live Well – Enjoy EAP sessions, wellbeing perks, and a supportive roster so you can thrive in and out of work.
•Think Different – Train in innovative clinical services, from UTI prescribing to long-acting injectable buprenorphine.
You’ll live these values every day — inspiring those around you, listening deeply, connecting with customers and teammates, and making a difference in ways both big and small.
In return, here’s how you’ll bring them to life:
•Big Love – Make every patient feel seen, valued, and cared for.
•Live Well – Model healthy, sustainable work habits for yourself and others.
•Own It – Take responsibility for your learning and turn feedback into growth.
•Think Different – Find creative ways to improve patient care and team efficiency.
From Intern to Lifesaver: how our values change lives:
“A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes came to us feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. We welcomed her with Big Love, setting her up with a glucose meter and a personalised plan from our Credentialled Diabetes Educator. Our intern pharmacist checked in regularly, that’s how we Own It, offering care that went far beyond the counter. Over time, her confidence and health improved, proof of what happens when you Live Well and Think Different about patient care”
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Services with Big Love & Own It
• Connect with patients with empathy and Big Love in every interaction
•Own It by taking the initiative to deliver exceptional professional services and leading parts of patient care under supervision
• Counselling patients on Prescription, Schedule 3 and over-the-counter medications
•Learn and implement QCPP standards and pharmacy protocols
•Attend internal and external training to build your clinical and practical knowledge
Dispensary & Service with Live Well
•Dispense medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
•Counsel customers and ensure safe, effective medicine use
•Assist in dispensary inventory control and claim processing
•Help our customers Live Well by tailoring health advice to their individual needs
Operations with Think Different
•Think Different by bringing fresh ideas to improve workflows and enhance patient experience
•Understand and maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
•Help keep the pharmacy clean, well-stocked and compliant with safety standards
•Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive team culture
•Completion (or pending completion) of a Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy
•Eligibility for AHPRA provisional registration
•Availability across our operating hours (7:30am–9:00pm, every second weekend)
Preferred Skills and Experience
•Previous experience in community pharmacy (preferred)
•Interest in clinical services and innovations in pharmacy
•Capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team
If you’re ready to turn your intern year into the launchpad for an extraordinary pharmacy career, apply now and join a team that’s redefining what community healthcare can be!