
The Pharmacy Careers Summit is a unique gathering of leaders in all fields of Pharmacy that come together annually to share their knowledge and insights into the ever-changing career opportunities for Pharmacists in Australia today.
The 2024 Summit was a huge success with over 1900 people signing up and the virtual event winning Best Summit at the global Eventeer Awards 2024.
PCS25 offers attendees a comprehensive educational program featuring over 40 industry, business, and motivational speakers all with a common theme of career development and advancement.
PCS25’s Trade Exhibition is your opportunity to meet and talk to many of Australia’s most recognised Pharmacy employers that will be offering amazing career opportunities. Whether your interest is intern roles, pharmacist roles or pharmacy ownership opportunities, this is the Pharmacy Industry’s must attend career event!
PCS25 is a Virtual Event, it’s free to attend and will have some great prizes and competitions and of course being virtual, you can achieve all your networking without needing to travel to a physical location.
Win awesome prize packs courtesy of Glucojel by making your way to the top of the Pharmacy Careers Summit leaderboard! Throughout the 'live' Summit, you'll earn points for engaging with exhibitors, attending sessions, and participating in discussions. The more you interact, the higher you climb!
Early Registration Bonus: Sign up before 01/05/2025 and kick-start your leaderboard score with 100 bonus points!
Top 10 win awesome prizes – stay engaged and secure your spot!
Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment
Raven's Recruitment
Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey
National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey
National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)
A/Prof Fei Sim FPS
National President, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
Tom Simpson
President, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)
Krysti-Lee Patterson
Managing Director, lrnrx (Host)
MedAdvisor Solutions
Discover the rewarding world of rural pharmacy! This session showcases the unique opportunities available in rural and regional areas, from building close-knit patient relationships to tackling diverse healthcare challenges. Hear first hand from inspiring rural pharmacists about their journeys and why choosing rural could be the best career move you'll ever make.
Chloe Kappel
2024 MIMS/College Intern of the Year
Daniel Oyston
Owner, Content Grasshopper (Host)
Jason Harvey
Pharmacist, Outback Pharmacies
Shaylee Mills
The Rural Pharmacist
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The session will share the secrets of some of Australia's leading pharmacists on how they have found new and exciting careers in pharmacy. We will hear what they have achieved and learn how PSA has helped them get there.
Peter Guthrey
Senior Pharmacist Strategic Policy, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
Ayomide Ogundipe
National ECP Board Director, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Whether you’re an employer or an employee, this is a not to be missed session where you will learn all the latest on the current state of wages and conditions for Pharmacists across Australia and New Zealand. The team at Raven's have compiled a list of what high performing Pharmacists are seeking from their employers, how pro-active employers are meeting the challenge and the benefits for their businesses and the communities they operate within.
Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment
Deb Capuano
Perm Cons QLD/WA, Raven's Recruitment
Raven's Recruitment
Listen to leaders from the major banner groups in Australia deliver a fast paced presentation on the amazing career opportunities that exist within their brand including Internships, Pharmacists roles and Pharmacy Ownership. For anyone looking to maximise their career prospects and learn how to navigate a pathway to a community banner, this is an hour of compulsory viewing.
Amcal
Chemist Warehouse
Discount Drug Stores
Independent Pharmacies of Australia
Priceline Pharmacy
Slade Pharmacy
TerryWhite Chemmart
Don’t leave your future to ChatGPT. This is a practical session to help pharmacy students standout during the application process when the competition for the best intern roles is intense.
Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment
Raven's Recruitment
The Australian Pharmacy Council supports domestic and internationally trained pharmacists through their journey to becoming registered for practice in Australia. This journey has several steps and milestones to achieve along the way. This presentation will focus on the various steps and who is responsible for the different stages on the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist in Australia.
Bronwyn Clark
Chief Executive Officer , Australian Pharmacy Council
Australian Pharmacy Council
This panel discussion will explore the various pathways offered through Australian and New Zealand universities that lead to a career in pharmacy. Pharmacy academics will provide an overview of the educational routes and post-graduate opportunities available, while some current students will share their motivations for pursuing pharmacy, their learning experiences at university, and the critical role that high-quality clinical placements play in their preparedness for their career. This session aims to offer a general understanding of the academic and practical aspects of pharmacy education, highlighting the experiences and aspirations of future pharmacists.
A/Prof Leanne Chalmers
Interim Director of Pharmacy, Curtin University (Chair)
Professor Pete Cabot
Head of School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of QLD
Dr Jacinta Johnson
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, University of SA
Eva Burtonclay McMahon
4th Year Pharmacy Student, La Trobe University
Dr Natalia Popowicz
Deputy Head of Pharmacy, University of Western Australia
Council of Pharmacy Schools ANZ
Ever thought about owning your own pharmacy? This session is designed to inspire and inform pharmacy students about the incredible opportunities in pharmacy ownership. Learn how to start building your pathway to ownership early in your career, hear from pharmacists who have turned their dreams into thriving businesses, and discover why owing a pharmacy could be your ultimate goal.
Chris Swifte
National Sales Executive, AP Group
Daniel Oyston
Owner, Content Grasshopper (Host)
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
A deep dive into the Australian & New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy, or ANZCAP, home to comprehensive recognition pathways. This will include an exploration of the Resident Training Program and Registrar Training Program, and the Independent Program of portfolio-building, to help you be recognised for your unique pharmacist experience and expertise in any workplace across Australia. You can expect to learn more about which ANZCAP program is best suited to support your professional development toward your future pharmacy roles. And quick tips on using ANZCAP to start building toward future progressional goals, from today.
Erica Marsom
Lead Pharmacist Workforce Programs, AdPha
Advanced Pharmacy Australia
Having a positive experience from your intern year can make all the difference in setting you up for a successful career in pharmacy. Listen to a panel of Australia's leading intern organizations as they provide invaluable insights and advice including:
- the roles and responsibilities of your preceptor
- the culture of your ideal workplace and ensuring it’s a good fit for you
- maximising learning opportunities
- preparing for exams
- if difficulties arise, what support and guideance is available
- workplace entitlements (pay, leave and breaks) and responsibilities
Leon Yap
President of Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA)
Khanh Nguyen
National Intern Training Program & Vaccination Manager, Australasian College of Pharmacy
Ben Emery
Intern Program Manager, Monash University, NAPE
Emily Thorp
Acting Manager Training and Assessment, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
NAPE
Kay Dunkley
Executive Officer, Pharmacists’ Support Service (Host)
Australasian College of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
This Q & A session will provide insights into the Australian recruitment market landscape and overlay that with data specific to Pharmacy roles. We will delve into the Laws of Attraction, explaining what candidates are looking for in todays job market. As a Pharmacist, use this session to benchmark your own skills, abilities and ambitions to ensure they are aligned with the market.
Lilli Cashman
Senior Account Manager – Recruiter, SEEK
Erin Holter
Customer Success Manager, SEEK
Seek
Andrew Crawley
General Manager Pharmacy, Symbion
Symbion
Earn CPD credits by attending the Pharmacy Careers Summit
Offering up to 3.5 hours of CPD credits tailored to boost your practice and career journey, this event is perfect for pharmacists at any stage of their career.
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