New Store Launch | Community-Focused Leadership | Lara Location
Davidson is proud to be partnering with Community Care Chemist, a long-standing pillar of healthcare in the Geelong region, to recruit a Pharmacy Manager for their exciting new store opening in Lara.
This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for an experienced and purpose-driven pharmacist to lead operations, shape culture, and play a visible role in local community health initiatives.
About Our Client – Community Care Chemist
Established in 1898, Community Care Chemist is Geelong’s only not-for-profit pharmacy group, proudly operating under the ‘friendly society’ model. With all profits reinvested back into services and community programs, they are deeply committed to improving health outcomes for their 30,000+ members.
More than just a pharmacy, their model integrates services such as diabetes education, naturopathy, and vaccinations — delivered by a passionate team guided by core values of:
- Connect
– Collaborate to strengthen community support
- Accountability
– Act with integrity and purpose
- Respect
– Embrace diverse perspectives and experiences
- Energy
– Inspire and engage with positivity
With the opening of their newest location in Lara, Community Care Chemist is seeking a Pharmacy Manager to lead the store’s launch and ongoing operations with a strong focus on team, community and performance.
The Opportunity
As the Pharmacy Manager, you’ll take the lead in establishing the Lara store, managing all aspects of daily operations while fostering a values-aligned, customer-first culture. You’ll also serve as a community connector, driving engagement with local health providers, residents and stakeholders.
This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to lead a purpose-driven pharmacy where your clinical expertise, business acumen and community spirit will be genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure smooth store launch
- Drive prescription growth, health service delivery, and retail performance
- Collaborate with leadership to design a local business strategy aligned to Lara’s community needs
People & Culture - Build and lead a cohesive team grounded in connection, respect, energy, and accountability
- Manage recruitment, training, and development of pharmacy staff
- Foster a culture of coaching, continuous improvement, and customer care
Community Engagement - Establish trusted relationships with local GPs, allied health, and community organisations
- Actively promote and participate in community health initiatives
- Be a visible, approachable leader in-store and across Lara
Compliance & Clinical Governance - Ensure compliance with all regulatory and compliance requirements
- Manage dispensing protocols, inventory controls, and service delivery
- Identify and mitigate operational risks proactively
What Success Looks Like - Meeting/exceeding KPIs in prescriptions, retail and service delivery
- A high-performing, values-led team with strong morale and retention
- Deep local community engagement and customer satisfaction
- Positive audit and compliance outcomes
- Recognition as a trusted, values-driven leader
About You - Registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with a pharmacy degree
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a community or retail pharmacy setting
- Strong commercial awareness and customer service orientation
- Community-minded with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style
- Effective communicator and cultural role model
Apply Now
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-led organisation and make a real impact from day one. If you're a strong leader looking to combine clinical practice with meaningful community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, please contact us directly or submit your CV via the link provided.
