Pharmacist Coordinator

* UniSC Clinical Trials Centre | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
* Professional Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p. a., plus up to 17% employer
superannuation
* Full-time, fixed term appointment for two years

The Opportunity

UniSC Clinical Trials is a world-class centre delivering innovative and
clinically relevant research in collaboration with healthcare professionals,
pharmaceutical sponsors, and community partners.

As Pharmacist Coordinator, you will support the Pharmacy Manager in managing
Investigational Products (IP), including ordering, storage, dispensing, and
preparation. You will maintain accurate records, monitor inventory, and ensure
compliance with ICH/GCP standards and HREC-approved protocols, while
collaborating with trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to deliver timely,
high-quality pharmacy services.

For more information on UniSC Clinical Trials, please visit us online: UniSC
Clinical Trials
[https://www.usc.edu.au/community/unisc-clinical-trials-clinical-trial-site-network]

You will

* support the management of pharmacy and clinical services, including IP
ordering, handling, storage, dispensing, and destruction in compliance with
protocols and regulatory requirements;
* prepare and compound trial medications, including aseptic compounding and GMO
products as required, while monitoring inventory and expiry dates;
* maintain accurate study records and documentation, assist with temperature
monitoring, and report adverse events in line with study protocols; and
* collaborate with clinical trial teams, sponsors, and monitors to ensure
pharmacy activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and to the required
standards.

About you

You are a registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with strong attention to detail and a
commitment to quality. Experienced in clinical research or investigational
product management, you thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment, managing
multiple tasks while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements.
You work well independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team,
supporting high-quality clinical trial outcomes.

You will possess

* Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with clinical
research experience (preferred, but not essential);
* Current registration as a Pharmacist with Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
* Good working knowledge of clinical research, ICHGCP, and the basics of drug
development (preferred, but not essential); and
* Well-developed computing skills, including databases, clinical trial
electronic data entry, word processing and spreadsheets.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life
experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your
CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to
apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many
other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We
encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities,
women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures,
genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to
opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context.
For additional support during the application process, please contact us at
unisc-careers@usc.edu.au [unisc-careers@usc.edu.au] or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: Pharmacy Coordinator
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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from
candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our
website at: Careers at UniSC [https://www.usc.edu.au/about/careers-at-unisc]

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 April 2026. 

Your completed application must include

* a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as
outlined in the application form.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as applications will be reviewed
as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this
advertisement early if suitable candidates are identified before the advertised
closing date.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on
our website: Join our team [https://careers.usc.edu.au/join-our-team]

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works
both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC
[https://www.usc.edu.au/about] and LinkedIn Life
[https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-the-sunshine-coast/life/]

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please
contact:

Julie Walker
Pharmacy Manager – UniSC Clinical Trials Centre
Telephone: 07 5456 3164
Email: jholland@usc.edu.au [jholland@usc.edu.au]

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