Pharmacist Intern Program

Applications are now closed.

Intern Program 2025 applications will open in September 2024

Your intern year with a reputable community pharmacy.

Bendigo UFS offers an annual Intern Program for pharmacists to join our longstanding pharmacy group based in Bendigo, in Central Victoria. 
Pharmacists benefit from working as part of a large and diverse team, with five pharmacies across Bendigo, including our Supercare Pharmacy.

Our Intern Pharmacist Program

At Bendigo UFS dedication professional development and training are provided to develop your knowledge and skills:
  • Rotation across stores and experience delivering a range of pharmacy services  
  • Dedicated preceptor
  • Monthly Bendigo UFS Intern Development Sessions
  • First Aid & CPR Training
  • Employee Benefits Program
  • Sign-on and completion bonus*
  • Fulll-time or part-time positions 

What is required of a successful Bendigo UFS Intern?

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy.
  • Provisional AHPRA registration.
  • A positive and collaborative approach to work.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to professional standards in practice.

What we offer

We care about our people and providing support for our Intern Pharmacists to develop their future career. 
Taking part in the Pharmacist Intern Program you’re eligible for:

  • Above award rates.
  • Sign-on bonus of $500. 
  • Completion bonus of $1,000 (where employment is maintained with Bendigo UFS as full-time registered Pharmacist)*.
  • Intern course fees covered up to $2,000.
  • Paid study leave of up to 5 days during the year.
  • Training provider workshop time will be treated as paid training days membership.
  • Important – Applicants must have unlimited work rights in Australia and the Intern Pharmacist positions are only available at Bendigo UFS Pharmacies stores. 

Applications for 2024 program now closed

Applications for the 2025 program will become available to apply in September 2024.

About Bendigo UFS

Bendigo UFS Pharmacies is proud to have been providing professional friendly and caring services to the Greater Bendigo community since 1872.

We are committed to a forward pharmacy model of service and supporting our pharmacists as a trusted provider of health care and advice to our members, customers and community. 

Why join a community pharmacy?

Community pharmacies are not only essential in ensuring professional provisions of medicines to the public – they also play an essential role in public and preventative health by providing primary healthcare advice and support and educating customers on health promotion and disease prevention. 

*Sign-on and completion bonus is applied where employment is maintained post the 2024 Intern Program as a full time pharmacist at Bendigo UFS. Bendigo UFS will fund up to $2000 training fees. Bonus and training funding is at the discretion of Bendigo UFS. Copyright Bendigo United Friendly Societies Pharmacies Ltd. ABN 51 087 822 268 and Central Victorian United Friendly Society Limited ABN 55 087 822 286.