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Pharmacists

Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation

Pharmacists ensure safe and quality use of medicines, and optimise health outcomes by contributing to selecting, prescribing, monitoring and evaluating medicine therapy, and researching, testing and developing pharmaceuticals and medical products.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
-6%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
10%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:moderate

The skills that Pharmacists need

Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation
  • Teamwork
  • Reading
  • Planning and organising
  • Writing
  • Learning
  • Oral communication
  • Numeracy
  • Digital engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Initiative and innovation

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Where are people currently employed?

Region

South Australia - South East

Employed

122

1 Year Change

-3%

5 Year Change

23%

Region

South Australia - Outback

Employed

56

1 Year Change

4%

5 Year Change

0%

Region

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North

Employed

66

1 Year Change

-6%

5 Year Change

-7%

Region

Adelaide - West

Employed

498

1 Year Change

-12%

5 Year Change

2%

Region

Adelaide - South

Employed

455

1 Year Change

-10%

5 Year Change

13%

Region

Adelaide - North

Employed

452

1 Year Change

-4%

5 Year Change

17%

Region

Adelaide - Central and Hills

Employed

693

1 Year Change

1%

5 Year Change

10%

Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia