APS 5 Pharmacist

We are partnering with an Australian Government regulatory body to recruit a Pharmacist for an APS5-equivalent role within the Prescription Medicines Authorisation Branch. Based in Canberra, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant outcomes by supporting the evaluation and regulation of medicines in Australia.

About the Role

You will play a key role in the assessment and evaluation of prescription medicine applications. This includes reviewing product information, contributing clinical expertise, and supporting regulatory decision-making processes to ensure medicines meet Australia’s safety, quality, and efficacy requirements.

Working within a collaborative team, you will liaise with medical officers and internal stakeholders, contribute to operational improvements, and support the efficient progression of applications through the regulatory lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and finalise minor variation applications for prescription medicines with a high level of accuracy under delegate supervision
• Review Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) and Product Information for new and generic medicine applications
• Draft approval correspondence and support regulatory documentation processes
• Provide clinical and legislative advice across the branch
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues related to submissions
• Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and operational enhancements
• Support team initiatives, training activities, and broader branch functions as required

Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Australian citizenship (essential)
• Current registration as a practising pharmacist with AHPRA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• The ability to exercise sound professional judgement in a regulatory environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

This is an excellent opportunity to build your regulatory career while contributing to impactful national health outcomes within a high-performing government environment. Applications for this role will close on Wednesday June 10th at 11am.