Pharmacy Guild of Australia
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    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices
    The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is the national peak body representing community pharmacy. It seeks to serve the interests of its members and to support community pharmacy in its role delivering quality health outcomes for all Australians. The Guild is committed to supporting and maintaining the community pharmacy model as the most appropriate and efficient system of delivering medicines, medication management and related services to the Australian public. The 5450 community pharmacies across Australia dispense around 250 million prescriptions annually. The vast majority of the prescriptions dispensed under the Federal Government’s subsidised Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) are available at the same price for all Australians wherever they live. A major Guild activity at all levels is close liaison and negotiation with governments, manufacturers, wholesalers and other organisations in the health care delivery system. Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    What’s it like working at Pharmacy Guild of Australia?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia appreciate the work/life balance, with a 35-hour working week, flexibility, and time off over Christmas. Many reviewers highlight the positive workplace culture, with a supportive and welcoming environment where staff are approachable and happy to assist. Employees enjoy perks such as free coffee, Christmas parties, travel opportunities, and professional development. Reviewers also value the purpose of the organisation and the opportunity to assist the public with health enquiries.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as management being difficult to work with at times. There are indications that the organisation has a traditional approach and may be resistant to change and innovation. A few reviewers have mentioned that the pay and superannuation could be improved. Some employees have also found the office politics and tension between different priorities to be challenging.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Economist
    Jul 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Don't touch it
    The good thingsFree coffee. Time off over Christmas. Christmas party.
    The challengesLow super. No paid parental leave.
    4.0
    Pharmacist advisor
    Nov 2019
    A hugely varied job, no two days were ever the same
    The good things35 hour working week, work life balance, flexibility
    The challengesManagement was not always easy to work with
    4.0
    Project Manager
    May 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Diverse & challenging.
    The good thingsPeople and purpose of the organisation
    The challengesTraditional approach to business that is trying to modernise and striving for change.
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