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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.

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time iconJuly 4, 2025 09:00

Acknowledgement of Country and Summit Overview

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Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment

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Raven's Recruitment

time iconJuly 4, 2025 09:02

Summit Opening Remarks

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Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey
National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)

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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 09:07

Summit Keynote Address

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Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health

time iconJuly 4, 2025 09:15

Leaders Panel - The Big Picture, the future of Pharmacy from Australia's Pharmacy Leaders

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Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey
National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)

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A/Prof Fei Sim FPS
National President, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

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Tom Simpson
President, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha)

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Krysti-Lee Patterson
Managing Director, lrnrx (Host)

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MedAdvisor Solutions

time iconJuly 4, 2025 09:45

Rural Pharmacy: Big Opportunities in Small Communities

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.

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Chloe Kappel
2024 MIMS/College Intern of the Year

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Daniel Oyston
Owner, Content Grasshopper (Host)

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Jason Harvey
Pharmacist, Outback Pharmacies

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Shaylee Mills
The Rural Pharmacist

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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 10:15

Meet the trailblazers - showcasing pharmacists forging new paths

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.

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Peter Guthrey
Senior Pharmacist Strategic Policy, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

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Ayomide Ogundipe
National ECP Board Director, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

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Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 10:45

Raven's Recruitment annual launch of its leading 2025 Pharmacy Salary and Market Report.

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. 

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Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment

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Deb Capuano
Perm Cons QLD/WA, Raven's Recruitment

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Raven's Recruitment

time iconJuly 4, 2025 11:15

Pharmacy Banner Group Career Express Presentations

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. 

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Amcal

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Chemist Warehouse

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Discount Drug Stores

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Independent Pharmacies of Australia

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Priceline Pharmacy

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Slade Pharmacy

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TerryWhite Chemmart

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Trade Show - Commences - 12:15 PM

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Mastering CV's and Interviews

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.

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Heidi Dariz
General Manager, Raven's Recruitment

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Raven's Recruitment

time iconJuly 4, 2025 13:10

Demystifying the Candidate Journey

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.

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Bronwyn Clark
Chief Executive Officer , Australian Pharmacy Council

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Australian Pharmacy Council

time iconJuly 4, 2025 13:30

University Pathways for a Career in Pharmacy

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.

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A/Prof Leanne Chalmers
Interim Director of Pharmacy, Curtin University (Chair)

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Professor Pete Cabot
Head of School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of QLD

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Dr Jacinta Johnson
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, University of SA

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Eva Burtonclay McMahon
4th Year Pharmacy Student, La Trobe University

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Dr Natalia Popowicz
Deputy Head of Pharmacy, University of Western Australia

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Council of Pharmacy Schools ANZ

time iconJuly 4, 2025 13:55

Pharmacy Ownership: Dream Big, Start Now!

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. 

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Chris Swifte
National Sales Executive, AP Group

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Daniel Oyston
Owner, Content Grasshopper (Host)

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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 14:25

Preparing for the pharmacy roles of the future

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.

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Erica Marsom
Lead Pharmacist Workforce Programs, AdPha

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Advanced Pharmacy Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 14:50

Setting yourself up for a successful intern year

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

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Leon Yap
President of Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA)

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Khanh Nguyen
National Intern Training Program & Vaccination Manager, Australasian College of Pharmacy

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Ben Emery
Intern Program Manager, Monash University, NAPE

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Emily Thorp
Acting Manager Training and Assessment, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

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NAPE

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Kay Dunkley
Executive Officer, Pharmacists’ Support Service (Host)

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Australasian College of Pharmacy

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Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

time iconJuly 4, 2025 15:20

Job Market overview and Laws of Attraction

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.

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Lilli Cashman
Senior Account Manager – Recruiter, SEEK

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Erin Holter
Customer Success Manager, SEEK

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Seek

time iconJuly 4, 2025 15:45

Trade Show - Concludes - 15:45 PM

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Closing Remarks

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Andrew Crawley
General Manager Pharmacy, Symbion

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Symbion

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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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FAQFrequently Asked Questions inquire


No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.
To access the live event, please use the email address you registered with - no password is required. In the case you experience any difficulties, please contact events@ravensrecruitment.com.au
You can log on to the live event at any time from 4th of July, 2025 onwards. A recording of each session will be available on-demand post the end of the Summit, but you will not be able to ask questions in the Live Q&A that will occur as the session airs on the "Live Day".
We do understand your schedule may not allow you to attend all the live sessions, but if you want to talk to exhibitors and employers about the amazing career opportunities available we would strongly suggest you attend the Trade Exhibition on the "Live Day" to get the best experience of the event.
Exhibitors will include all the major industry bodies and major employer groups from community pharmacy, hospital and industry sectors. Attendees will include Pharmacy Students, Interns, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Owners and representatives from the broader Pharmacy Industry.
This is a virtual event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
Absolutely. You can simply share the link to this page and they can register at their convenience.
On the "Live Day" Exhibitors will have representatives on their booths ready to chat with you.
Click on the "Chat" tab at the booth and you will enter the public chat. To interact privately click on "chat now" in front of the exhibitor's name in the online user section. From here you can start a call or video chat as well.
Booth spaces at the Summit are by invitation only and at the discretion of the Organiser. If you are looking for information about whether your organisation qualifies, please reach out to Emmy Burrell at emmy@ravensrecruitment.com.au or phone on +61 430 466 661.
Early Registration Bonus! Register prior to 1 May 2025 and earn 100 bonus points on the leaderboard! The Top 10 attendees on the leaderboard win amazing prizes!

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