gdjones Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi all! Does anyone know if pharmacy dispensers are in demand? Would it be difficult in applying for a position once in oz? Im qualified with an N.V.Q and i have 4 yrs experience,are these qualifications transferable? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Have a look on the sol and csol and see if it's in either of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octatonic Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 My wife trained as a pharmacist and when we return will be looking at getting her qualifications back (they lapse if not used). As I understand it the registration is done at the state level, meaning if you are a registered in Victoria you can't go and work in NSW without registering in that state, which could involve some training. My wife will have to do between 6 months and a year of training (we think) when we return, but she has been in industry for quite a while and not working as a pharmacist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Are you referring to a position as a pharmacist, or as a dispensary/pharmacy assistant? What visa are you considering travelling on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdjones Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thankyou for the advice everyone, pharmacy dispenser/technician is on the csol list any my OH on the sol(builder) Im a pharmacy dispenser, where would i have advice regarding transfering my NVQ? Does anyone know if it's difficult finding a job as a pharmacy dispenser? Thankyou:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It's not terribly difficult finding a job. For hospital jobs, you must enter a pool (for public positions). Each state has it's own website for positions. For community pharmacy, you can often get a position by just dropping off a CV at the pharmacy. Others are on seek and require an emailed CV. You don't actually have to have any formal qualifications to be a pharmacy or dispensary assistant. I also suspect the software might be different, but once you know one, you know them all really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Sorry that's seek.com.au (jobs website) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Have you done the points test? Do you know which person would be better off being the main applicant? Are any states sponsoring for your position right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdjones Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think my husband will be the main applicant as a builder, how do I find out about state sponsorship? We're thinking about perth as there seems to be more construction work available. It would be nice to be able to secure a job beforehand but that seems unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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