Group
Occupation

162135 Pharmacy Retail Manager

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

162135 Pharmacy Retail Manager

Organises and controls the retail operations of a community pharmacy.

Community Pharmacists are excluded from this occupation. Community Pharmacists are included in Occupation 263431 Community Pharmacist.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Manages the day-to-day retail operations of a community pharmacy
  • Implements store procedures relating to handling medicines and private patient information, and ensures staff follow them
  • Manages pharmacy retail staff, including hiring, rostering and performance reviews
  • Trains Community Pharmacy Sales Assistants in customer service, medicine handling and when to refer customers to the Community Pharmacist
  • Coordinates customer and patient flow and supports the delivery of pharmacy services
  • Manages stock and inventory of products such as non-prescription drugs, health and first aid supplies, toiletries and cosmetics
  • Responds to customer enquiries and resolves complaints
  • Prepares financial reports and manages budgets
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