Pharmacist Jobs Perth

Pharmacist and pharmacy assistant roles in Perth, Western Australia.

Latest Pharmacist Jobs in Perth

Pharmacist Jobs in Perth Right Now: What the Ads Show

4 pharmacist job ads are live for Perth on Jobs In Perth as of 9 November 2026. The newest went up 4 days ago and the oldest still open is 8 days old.

Only one ad states an annual salary ($100k), so most employers here leave pay to the interview. Ask for the award level or hourly rate before you apply.

By work type: 3 full time, 1 part time.

HealthcareLink has the most ads open (2). 3 employers are advertising in total.

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About Pharmacist Jobs in Perth

Pharmacy jobs in Perth split into two main career tracks: pharmacists, who are registered health practitioners responsible for dispensing, medicines advice and clinical services, and pharmacy assistants and dispensary technicians, who run the retail floor, process scripts and support the pharmacist. Community pharmacies employ the largest share of both, from national banners such as Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart and Amcal to Wizard Pharmacy, a group concentrated in WA. Hospital pharmacy departments in WA Health and private operators such as St John of God Health Care employ clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Every pharmacist must hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through AHPRA. Graduates of an accredited degree, offered in Perth by Curtin University and UWA, complete a supervised intern year, an intern training program and the Board's written and oral exams before general registration. In WA, pharmacy premises are also registered with the Pharmacy Registration Board of Western Australia. WA pharmacists have taken on a wider scope in recent years: since August 2023 they can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women aged 18 to 65, and pharmacists can now resupply the oral contraceptive pill to eligible women, so employers value pharmacists who are confident with consultation-based services.

Pharmacy assistants do not need a licence, but the Certificate III (SIR30116) and Certificate IV (SIR40116) in Community Pharmacy are the recognised qualifications, and the Pharmacy Industry Award ties assistant Levels 3 and 4 to those competencies. From the first full pay period on or after 30 June 2026, the award sets adult minimums of $26.55 to $29.27 an hour for assistants at Levels 1-4, $32.44 to $33.55 for interns, and $39.85 for a pharmacist, rising to $49.78 for a pharmacist manager. Perth pharmacy manager roles have been advertised at around $100,000 to $120,000 a year, and evening, weekend and public holiday shifts attract award penalty rates.

Community pharmacy roles are spread through shopping centres from Joondalup and Clarkson in the north to Rockingham and Mandurah in the south, with extended-hours stores in the CBD and major centres. Hospital pharmacy work centres on Fiona Stanley Hospital in Murdoch, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands, Royal Perth Hospital and Fremantle Hospital, while WA Country Health Service hospitals and regional community pharmacies recruit pharmacists for towns across the state.

Pharmacist Salary in Perth

Average salary ranges for pharmacy positions in Perth:

Position LevelSalary Range
Pharmacy Assistant (Levels 1-4, award minimum)$26.55 - $29.27 per hour
Casual Pharmacy Assistant (incl. 25% loading)$33.19 - $36.59 per hour
Pharmacy Intern (award minimum)$32.44 - $33.55 per hour
Pharmacist to Experienced Pharmacist (award minimum)$39.85 - $43.65 per hour
Pharmacist in Charge / Pharmacy Manager$100,000 - $120,000
Chief Pharmacist (private hospital)$190,000 - $215,000

Market Outlook: Pharmacists are needed across Perth's community pharmacies and hospitals, and WA's expanded scope for UTI treatment and pill resupply is adding consultation work. Pharmacy assistant roles turn over steadily in retail centres, including plenty of part-time and casual shifts.

How to Get Pharmacy Jobs in Perth: Qualifications & Licences

Common qualifications and certifications required for pharmacy positions:

Work Environment: Retail pharmacies with extended and weekend trading, or hospital dispensaries and wards. Expect long periods standing, a high volume of scripts and frequent customer or patient contact.

Who Is Hiring Pharmacists in Perth

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Pharmacist Career Pathway in WA

Pharmacist Jobs Perth: Frequently Asked Questions

How much do pharmacists earn in Perth?
Pharmacists in Perth earn at least the Pharmacy Industry Award minimum of $39.85 an hour, rising to $43.65 for an experienced pharmacist and $49.78 for a pharmacist manager from 30 June 2026. Market pay is often higher: Perth pharmacy manager roles have been advertised at around $100,000 to $120,000 a year, and senior hospital roles go well beyond that, such as a private hospital chief pharmacist advertised above $190,000.
How much do pharmacy assistants get paid in WA?
Pharmacy assistants in WA earn award minimums of $26.55 to $29.27 an hour for permanent adult staff at Levels 1 to 4, from the first full pay period on or after 30 June 2026. Casual assistants receive a 25% loading, taking the rate to $33.19 to $36.59 an hour. Evening, weekend and public holiday shifts attract higher penalty rates under the Pharmacy Industry Award.
Do I need a qualification to be a pharmacy assistant?
No licence or qualification is legally required to start as a pharmacy assistant, and many people begin at Level 1 with on-the-job training. However, the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116) and Certificate IV (SIR40116) are the recognised qualifications. Under the Pharmacy Industry Award, Levels 3 and 4 reflect those competencies, so completing them helps you move into dispensary and senior roles when your employer needs you at that level.
How do I become a registered pharmacist in WA?
To become a registered pharmacist in WA you complete an accredited pharmacy degree, such as those at Curtin University or UWA, then a supervised intern year with an intern training program. You must pass the Pharmacy Board of Australia's written and oral exams before applying through AHPRA for general registration. Interns are paid under the Pharmacy Industry Award, from $32.44 an hour.
Can pharmacists in WA treat UTIs?
Yes. Since August 2023, WA pharmacists have been able to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women aged 18 to 65, supplying antibiotics under a state program without a doctor's prescription. WA pharmacists can also resupply the oral contraceptive pill to eligible women with a stable history of use. These services have made consultation skills a bigger part of community pharmacy work in Perth.

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