General Pharmacist

• Registration required: AHPRA
• Contractor
• Part time 7.6 hours per fortnight
• Fixed term until 01/09/2026

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive, youth specific community service organisation that enables young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service. Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.

About the position

Funded through SEMPHN's GP Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) program, this role supports quality use of medicines, shared decision-making, and inclusive, trauma-informed care.

The General Practice Pharmacist plays a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based, and youth-friendly medication management within a multidisciplinary general practice team. This position is focused on improving the health outcomes of young people aged 12–25 by promoting quality use of medicines, supporting shared decision-making, and improving access to accurate and inclusive health information.

About you and how you will be successful in this role

Working collaboratively with General Practitioners (GPs), Allied Health Practitioners, Nurses, and other team members, the pharmacist contributes to an integrated model of care that addresses the complex and diverse health needs of young people—including those from LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and other priority populations.

In line with program objectives, the pharmacist will contribute to integrated team-based models that increase access to primary care, participate in digital health initiatives (e.g. MyHealth Record, POLAR, Florence), and support outcome reporting through tools such as EQ-5D-5L surveys. The role also promotes continuous improvement in medication safety, prescribing practices, and staff education across general practice settings.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION on our website

Please note:

1. YSAS is a safe workplace and requires staff to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus booster) or a valid medical exemption to prevent the spread of COVID-19. YSAS will request evidence in the pre-employment stage.
2. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
3. As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
4. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position

If you have the skills, experience and share our passion this is your opportunity to contribute to make a difference to the lives of seriously disadvantaged young people.

Please apply via our employment page at

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Kellie Jackson, Practice Manager Headspace on regarding Headspace Frankston Pharmacist –  reference number: 109_2025.

YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.