Pharmacist roles have increased in responsibility and complexity. In addition to dispensing medicines, pharmacists provide vaccination services and health checks, yet their wages and conditions do not reflect this. 

New data confirms that pharmacy graduates are the lowest-paid graduates in Australia,  prompting a warning to the pharmacy sector! Furthermore, findings from the National Pharmacy Students Survey  shows pay rates still remain the biggest concern for students entering the profession.

The future sustainability of the workforce and its capacity to contribute to community health, is at serious risk. Therefore, it’s important we make pharmacy an attractive industry for the next generation of candidates so we can continue to provide the community with the important services they rely on. 

In this week’s episode we speak with Bianca Piljic, accredited pharmacist, National Committee member for Professional Pharmacist Australia Queensland and Vice President at Professionals Australia where she works to improve the conditions of employee pharmacists in Australia. We dive into Bianca’s Career Hack role as vice president of Professionals Australia and discuss the current state of pharmacy, remuneration and working conditions. 

Topics covered: 

• Professionals Australia vs Professional Pharmacists Australia.
• How can Professionals Australia Professional & Pharmacists Australia can help you?
• The current state of pharmacy, remuneration and working conditions. 
• How is the Pharmacy Award Rate set?
• What is an enterprise bargaining agreement?
• HACKS & TIPS for students and ECP to stand out & earn a satisfying pay

You can reach out to Bianca and Professionals Australia via:
Website: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/
LinkedIn: Bianca Piljic

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