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Pharmacy Assistant School-based Traineeship

  • MEGT
  • Health, Care & Community Services
  • Cairns, Queensland 4868
  • Closes 10 Jan 2026
  • Job ID: JO000081888_6075945151223014026

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Are you a year 11 student in 2026?

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSE 14th February 2026

Join MEGT as a School Based Trainee!

Are you a motivated and reliable student looking to kickstart your career in the Pharmacy Industry? MEGT has a fantastic opportunity with one of our clients for a school-based Traineeship.

Locations:

  • Atherton Hospital
  • Cairns Hospital
  • Mareeba Hospital
  • Mossman Hospital

About the role:

This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills and gain hands on experience in

  • Providing non-therapeutic advice and recommendations
  • Work with the team to assist in the delivery of pharmacy services
  • Manager and replenish stock
  • Manage expectations of our customers

What we're looking for - Skills & Experience

  • Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Excellent conversion skills.
  • Outstanding people/customer service skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, problem solve and prioritise.
  • Ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to take control and stay calm under pressure.

What can you expect from us? - Benefits

  • Personalised one-on-one coaching throughout your training to ensure your success
  • A nationally recognized qualification
  • Weekly pay
  • Comprehensive TAFE training leading to a Certificate II in Pharmacy

About the company:

This reputable organisation is the main public health provider for Far North Queensland, delivering hospital and community care across Cairns, the Tablelands, the Cassowary Coast, and surrounding rural and remote regions. It operates major facilities such as Cairns Hospital and several regional hospitals, providing essential services from emergency care to specialist, community, and outreach programs.

Interested? Click "Apply Now" or for more information visit https://https://www.megt.com.au/jobs


Please ensure your resume includes:
  • The position title you are applying for
  • A parent/guardian and school contact
  • A brief summary about your interest in the role and your post-school career goals



At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities

MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.