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Job no: 506003
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: South Brisbane, Springfield, Redlands
Categories: Pharmacy

Mater Pharmacy | South-East Queensland

Mater Pharmacy is seeking highly motivated Intern Pharmacists for our 2027 intake, offering a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in both hospital and community pharmacy settings within a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation.

About Mater SEQ

Mater Health SEQ is one of Queensland’s largest and most innovative healthcare providers, with a network of three public and four private hospitals across South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield. Each year, we care for over 500,000 patients, including at Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Queensland’s largest maternity service with more than 10,000 births annually.

About Mater Pharmacy

Mater Pharmacy delivers an integrated pharmacy service across hospital and community settings. Our team is committed to safe, effective and patient-centred medication management, supporting diverse clinical specialities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and service.

About the role

As an Intern Pharmacist, you will undertake a structured, supported training program designed to prepare you for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

Working under the supervision of experienced pharmacists and educators, you will:

• Contribute to the delivery of clinical pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Support safe and effective medication management for a diverse patient population
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Develop the clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional judgement required for independent practice

You will gain experience in a broad range of clinical and operations areas, with exposure to:

• General medicine and surgery
• Emergency medicine
• Intensive care
• Neurosciences
• Cardiology
• Haematology and oncology
• Obstetrics and gynaecology
• Neonatal critical care
• Paediatrics and adolescent health
• Mental health services
• Medicines information
• Sterile production and compounding
• Community pharmacy

Salary range: $81,422.05 per year (HP3.0) per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

Please note, as of 1 September 2026 the HP rates will be increasing and these can be found on our Enterprise Agreement

What you’ll be doing

• Develop clinical knowledge through structured learning, supervised practice and active participation in patient care
• Assist in the provision of medicines information, counselling and clinical support to patients and healthcare professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical discussions
• Contribute to quality improvement and medication safety initiatives
• Build effective working relationships within the pharmacy team and broader healthcare environment
• Rotate across multiple Mater sites, including South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland campuses to gain broad clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings

About You

The successful candidates must:

• Be completing a Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy in 2026 from a recognised tertiary institute
• Be eligible for general registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after satisfactory completion of 48 weeks supervised practice
• Demonstrate the following:
  • A professional and proactive attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to details
  • Effective organisation and time management skills
• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application, in your own words, without the use of AI tools, including a cover letter and resume.

Your cover letter should:

• Clearly outline which aspects of the Mater Intern Pharmacist role align most strongly with your strengths and provide specific examples demonstrating these in practice.
• Explain how completing your internship at Mater will support you in achieving your long-term career goals.
• Include the identity of the medication described in the following riddle: A 22-year-old female has been diagnosed antibiotic-induced hepatitis. This medicine has a narrow spectrum of anti-Staphylococcal activity.
• Describe a specific experience (clinical, academic or work-based) that has shaped your approach to customer care and explain how this will influence your practice as an Intern Pharmacist at Mater.

Applications close 2nd of August 2026– Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.