EOI - Trainers & Assessors – Pharmacist Prescribing Programs - Expression of Interest
- Expression of Interest for future opportunities as Trainers and Assessors in pharmacist prescribing programs.
- Seeking experienced prescribers to support delivery of programs on a casual basis.
- Roles include leading tutorials and conducting competency-based assessments.
Description
Expression of Interest: This is an Expression of Interest for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you'll join our talent community and be considered when an opening matches your profile.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is seeking experienced prescribers to support delivery of its pharmacist prescribing programs on a casual basis.
These programs are designed to equip pharmacists with the necessary skills and knowledge required for the safe and therapeutically appropriate management of specific clinical conditions and prescribing of medicines.
We are seeking both trainers (tutorials/workshops) and assessors (competency-based assessment activities).
This expression of interest will be used to establish a pool of suitable candidates who may be engaged on a casual basis as required for program delivery. Location is flexible.
Casual positions will be a blend of online and in-person training and assessment.
The roles
Trainers
- Lead case-based, interactive tutorials (primarily online, often after-hours)
- Support in-person Clinical Practical Skills Workshops, including physical examination techniques and formative assessments
- Guide learner development through discussion, role play, and feedback
Assessors
- Conduct and/or support competency-based assessments, including OSCEs
- Assess learner performance against defined criteria and standards
- Provide structured, objective, and consistent feedback
- Participate in assessment calibration and standardisation activities
Trainers and assessors may contribute across one or both programs depending on experience and qualifications.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking healthcare professionals who:
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Hold current prescribing rights or have recent prescribing experience
- Have a minimum of two (2) years of prescribing experience
- Demonstrated clinical competence and confidence in prescribing practice.
- Have experience (or strong interest) in teaching, facilitation, or clinical supervision
Additional requirements for RTO-aligned delivery
The following are required or highly desirable:
- A TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor, Assessor Skill Set, or other relevant vocational education and training assessor credential, or willingness to obtain
- Experience in competency-based assessment within an RTO or higher education environment
- Ability to assess against structured criteria and maintain consistency across cohorts
What we offer
- Competitive casual remuneration
- Structured onboarding, training, and assessment calibration
- Ongoing support and clear facilitation and assessment guides
- Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant workforce initiative
- Flexible engagement aligned to your availability
How to express interest
If you are interested, or would like to explore this opportunity further, please submit an expression of interest by providing a copy of your resume. We also welcome referrals of practitioners within your professional network.
Accessibility & Support
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability. If you need support during the recruitment process, please reach out at to ********************** for a confidential chat.
Acknowledgement of Country
PSA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their enduring connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first pharmacists and custodians of the world’s oldest living cultures.
Company Overview
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Limited (PSA) is the national peak body, we represent Australia’s 34,000 pharmacists working in all sectors and across all locations in Australia. The core business of PSA is practice improvement in pharmacy by providing continuing professional development and practice support, in order to improve the health of Australians. We value flexible work practices and offer our staff the flexibility to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we are all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other. As our business continues to evolve, innovate and support our pharmaceutical communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.
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