About the Company
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 group, their model integrates services such as diabetes education, naturopathy, immunisations and pharmacist prescribing - 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 a strong existing presence in Bellarine Village, Community Care Chemist is seeking a Pharmacy Manager who can build on this foundation — leading the team, driving performance and shaping the pharmacy’s next phase of growth.
About the Role
As the Pharmacy Manager, you’ll take ownership of daily operations and lead the ongoing growth of the Bellarine Village pharmacy. You’ll focus on operational excellence, business performance, and fostering a customer-first, values-driven team culture. You’ll also serve as a community connector, strengthening engagement with local health providers, residents and partners.
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
- Drive prescription growth, health service delivery, and retail performance
- Collaborate with leadership to build on a local business strategy aligned to the community’s 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 - Grow 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
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, retention and skill development
- 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
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Chantelle Flood on chantelle.flood@davidsonwp.com , quoting reference JN -102025-41574. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
