Australian Pharmacy Careers
Interested in pharmacy as a career and no idea where to start or what to do or what to expect? Me too. Join me while I speak to incredible pharmacists in community, hospital and in roles I never even knew existed. Let's figure out how these awesome people ended up with the jobs they got, what they studied and what advice they have for pharmacy babies like us.
Episodes
S2 Episode Fifteen: Bo Youn Kim
Episode Fifteen of Season Two features an interview with Bo Youn Kim, a pharmacist with an inspiring and remarkable journey in pharmacy — from starting her career in New Zealand to working as a senior clinical pharmacist in some of Western Australia’s largest hospitals. We also dive into her latest venture: founding her own pharmacist-led clinic, EmpowHer Menopause.Presented by Bridget Cleary.This
S2 Episode Fourteen: Saloni Shah
Episode Fourteen of Season Two features an interview with Saloni Shah, a pharmacist who brings over two decades of experience leading in the healthcare space. With a strong background in management, strategic planning, and organisational leadership, Saloni has consistently driven success through innovative thinking, collaboration, and team empowerment. From overseeing complex projects to leading c
S2 Episode Thirteen: Yvette Anderson
Episode Thirteen of Season Two features an interview with Yvette - founder of the Spectrum Pharmacist, consultant pharmacist, mental health and paediatrics specialist, community pharmacist, PSA Victorian pharmacist of the year 2022, and so much more. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777. Terms and conditions.
S2 Episode Twelve: Raymond Truong
Episode Twelve of Season Two features an interview with Raymond Truong - an early career pharmacist who has already gained experience in community, aged care, consultancy and hospital pharmacy. Raymond's interest in healthcare began with early admiration for their local pharmacist and a desire to support patients with complex health needs through consistent, ongoing care. Presented by Bridget
S2 Episode Eleven: Brooke Shelly
Episode Eleven of Season Two features an interview with Brooke Shelly - 2024 Consultant Pharmacist of the Year and a powerhouse in the world of pharmacy.Brooke works across General Practice, Home Medicine Reviews, and chronic pain management — but that’s just the start. She’s an educator, advocate, and leader with the PSA, Pharmacy Support Services, and La Trobe Rural Health School.She’s on a miss
S2 Episode Ten: Phuong Nguyen
Episode Ten of Season Two features an interview with Phuong Nguyen - a pharmacist with a diverse and accomplished career. With extensive experience in community pharmacy across a range of roles, an MBA, and a background in consulting alongside pharmacy practice, Phuong brings a broad and insightful perspective to the profession. Formerly PSA’s State Manager for Western Australia and currently the
S2 Episode Nine: Deni Salmon
Episode Nine of Season Two features an interview with Deni Salmon, a passionate and dedicated pharmacist who bringsa powerful mix of clinical expertise, lived experience, and advocacy to her work. Deni is a strong voice for healthcareaccessibility and equity, particularly for LGBTQIA+ and transgender communities. She’s also the founder of Queer Pharmacists of Australia, a network dedicated to fost
S2 Episode Eight: Amy Page
Episode Eight of Season Two features an interview with Dr Amy Page, senior lecturer at UWA and Course Director of the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines. Amy is a leading expert in pharmacy and aged care, with over 130 publications and $5 million+ in research funding. She’s dedicated to reducing medicine-related harm and enhancing quality of life for older adults. Recognised as PSA’s Pharmacist
S2 Episode Seven: Marleen van Oeveren
Episode Seven of Season Two features a unique interview with Marleen van Oeveren. Marleen's journey in pharmacy began in Australia, but her career has since taken her to New Zealand, where she now practices. With a diverse background across various areas of pharmacy, Marleen has also pursued further studies in clinical pharmacy, psychiatric therapeutics, and pharmacist prescribing. She current
S2 Episode Six: Brooke Snow
Episode Six of Season Two brings to you an interview from Brooke Snow. Brooke is a pharmacist in regional Queensland, where she has worked as a hospital pharmacist, GP pharmacist and has been a project manager for initiatives such as the pilot program for pharmacists working in general practice. Listen in to hear how Brooke speaks about how she approaches and views adventures in life, like moving
S2 Episode Five: Negar Almassi
Episode Five of Season Two brings to you an interview from Negar Almassi. Negar has been working for the Pharmacy 777 group for a number of years, in a number of different roles, including professional services manager, business development pharmacist, and her current role as pharmacy development lead. She has also a committee member on PSA and a founder of Women in Pharmacy Western Australia. Lis
S2 Episode 4: Rhiannon Price
Episode Four of Season Two brings to you an interview from Rhiannon Price. As PSA's WA ECP of the year 2025, she has experience in seemingly every corner of the pharmacy field, and her career is such an interesting one to hear about. Tune in to hear about how she has achieved so much in so little time, her unique views on the industry, and so much more. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episode
S2 Episode 3: Ayomide Ogundipe
Episode Three of Season Two brings to you an interview from Ayomide Ogundipe. She was awarded the PSA WA early career pharmacist of the year 2023, she's a recent PhD graduate, PSA early career pharmacist board director, community pharmacist - the list goes on! Tune in to hear about all the fun things she has packed into her career so far and so much more. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episo
S2 Episode Two: Kate Fulford
Episode One of Season Two brings to you an interview from Kate Fulford. Kate is not just a pharmacist—she’s an innovator in healthcare delivery, especially for the most vulnerable. Her career blends clinical practice, research, advocacy, and education in a way that’s both inspiring and impactful. Tune in to hear about how she has achieved so much in such a short amount of time, her views on the fu
S2 Episode One: Amanda Bryce
Episode One of Season Two brings to you an interview from Amanda Bryce: proprietor, diabetes educator, pharmacist and leader. Tune in to grab some nuggets of advice made of gold, lessons in turning a mistake into a positive turning point and her personal views on leadership within pharmacy. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777. Terms and conditions
Season 2 Preview
Welcome back to Australian Pharmacy Careers - Season 2! This season is going to be a BIG and EXCITING time - so lock in and hit subscribe, and more importantly, get ready to hear about some super incredible careers. Presented by Bridget Cleary.This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777.Terms and conditions.
Episode Fourteen: Grace Orr-Young
Episode Fourteen brings to you an interview with Grace Orr-Young: locum community pharmacist in Christmas Island and @islandpharmacist! Listen in to hear about her experience as an Australian/UK Global Exchange Scholar, what life is like as a rural early career pharmacist, tips for internship survival and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
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Episode Thirteen: Shaylee Mills
Episode Thirteen brings to you an interview with Shaylee Mills: rural community pharmacy ECP and @theruralpharmacist! Listen in to hear advice on choosing your career direction, what life is like as a rural early career pharmacist, study tips and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and EncoderSound.
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Episode Twelve: Laura Stewart
Episode Twelve brings to you an interview with Laura Stewart: rural community pharmacy proprietor! Listen in to hear advice on leadership, what life is like as a pharmacist and proprietor in a rural area and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and EncoderSound.
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Episode Eleven: Celia Sansom and Richard Smirk (PSWA)
Episode Eleven brings to you an interview with Richard Smirk and Celia Sansom: chair and deputy chair of the Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia (PSWA) board! Listen in to hear all about PSWA and the exciting things that this incredible team is doing, what being on a board is like, some insights and tips into networking and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
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Episode Ten: Katrina Orr
Episode Ten brings to you an interview with Katrina Orr: clinical trials pharmacist! Listen in to hear advice leadership, what life is like as a clinical trials pharmacist in a hospital, some insights into mentorship and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and EncoderSound.
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Episode Nine: Harry Do
Episode Nine brings to you an interview with Harry Do: early career hospital pharmacist! Listen in to hear advice on getting a hospital job, what life is like as an early career pharmacist in a hospital, some insights into the career options in hospital pharmacy and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and Enco
Episode Eight: Britney Denham
Episode Seven brings to you an interview with Britney Denham: early career community pharmacist and all round impressive person! Listen in to hear advice on studying, what life is like as an early career pharmacist, some insights into the future of community of pharmacy and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society
Episode Seven: John Cao
Episode Seven brings to you an interview with John Cao: pharmacy proprietor of multiple pharmacies with a background in community pharmacy, management, consulting and teaching! Listen in to hear advice on searching and choosing for your internship position, pharmacy ownership insights and much much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pha
Episode Six: Rachel Lawson
Episode Six brings to you an interview with Rachel Lawson: recent master of pharmacy graduate, current community intern who is super passionate about the career and is leading a very exciting year! Listen in to hear an insight into what an internship year entails, for all the crazy cool things you can do during it and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
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Episode Five: Lili Schmah
Episode Five brings to you an interview with Lili Schmah: recent master of pharmacy graduate, current hospital intern and all round incredible person. Listen in for advice on hospital applications, an insight into what to expect in the hospital intern experience and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and Enco
Episode Four: Julie Bishop
Episode Four presents an exclusive interview with Julie Bishop: a finance expert at the Lending Collective and the founder of Women in Pharmacy Western Australia! Tune in to gain Julie's expert perspective on the journey to pharmacy ownership. This episode is essential listening for students and young pharmacists aspiring to venture into ownership.
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
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Episode Three: Lusi Sheehan
Episode Three brings to you an interview with Lusi Sheehan: The Wound Educator, community pharmacist, lecturer and more! Listen in for Lusi's insight into the exciting pathways you can take as a pharmacist, the incredible directions she has taken within her own career, and of course some special advice for current and future pharmacy students.
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
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Episode Two: Adam Hort
Episode Two brings to you an interview with Adam Hort: Chief Pharmacist for the Western Australian Country Heath Service (WACHS). Listen in for advice on leadership, reflection, career directions and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and EncoderSound.
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Episode One: Dr. Fei Sim
Episode One brings to you an interview with Dr. Fei Sim: president of Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, associate professor, researcher, pharmacy owner and all round incredible person. Listen in for advice on time management and career direction and much, much more!
Presented by Bridget Cleary.
This episode is brought to you by Pharmacy 777, UWA Master of Pharmacy Society and EncoderSound.
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Australian Pharmacy Careers - Trailer
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