Chempro Chemist Oxenford

Overview
A school-based traineeship means you get paid to work while completing a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll undertake the minimum paid working hours across the duration of the program. By the time you finish, you’ll have real work experience, a qualification that’s valued across Australia, and a head start on your career – all while still at school.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a school-based traineeship, you will be:
- An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen or eligible Visa holder
- Currently in year 10 or 11
- Not currently enrolled in a VETis funded qualification
About this opportunity
What you'll be doing
As a school-based trainee in this role, your tasks and learning will include:
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Assisting customers with everyday health and pharmacy products (e.g. cough & cold, skin care, analgesics, vitamins).
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Helping customers with prescriptions under supervision (e.g. receiving, paying, handling).
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Providing excellent customer service (e.g. greeting, handling inquiries, resolving minor customer issues).
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Following point-of-sale procedures and managing stock transactions.
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Receiving and managing stock — checking deliveries, organising inventory, and keeping shelves stocked.
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Creating visual merchandise displays and supporting promotions or marketing activities in the store.
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Supporting the safe and compliant handling of pharmacy medicines, including assisting with over-the-counter (S2/S3) products under supervision.
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Applying infection control practices and following workplace health & safety procedures.
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Working effectively as part of the pharmacy team — coordinating tasks, assisting others, and gaining exposure to the daily workflow of a pharmacy.
About you
Chempro is looking for students who are enthusiastic to learn and ready to be part of a caring team. To be successful in this traineeship, you should bring:
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A friendly and positive attitude when working with customers.
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Good communication skills and confidence speaking with people of all ages.
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A willingness to learn new skills and take direction from experienced staff.
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Reliability and commitment to both your school studies and your workplace shifts.
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An interest in health, wellbeing, and customer service.
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The ability to work well as part of a team and show initiative.
This opportunity is ideal for students who want to build real workplace skills, gain experience in healthcare, and create pathways to future careers in pharmacy.
Why Chempro Chemist Oxenford
At Chempro Pharmacy, you’ll be part of a friendly team that cares about people and their health. As a school-based trainee, you will learn real skills like, helping customers, assisting with prescriptions, and understanding everyday pharmacy products. Chempro offers a supportive place to learn, with clear career pathways and opportunities to grow in the healthcare industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many hours will I work?
You’ll usually work one day a week (or the equivalent in shifts). Your school may authorise a partial or full release day on a week day for you to undertake work. You can also undertake additional shifts in the workplace.
Do I get paid while doing the traineeship?
Yes. You are an employee of the business and will be paid for the shifts you undertake.
Will this affect my school studies?
The school based traineeship will impact your timetable in some way. This could be a partial or full release day to work or undertake part of your studies during periods of school. Your school will assist in determining the structure of your school based traineeship with school subjects.
What happens when I finish my traineeship?
You’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification and real workplace experience. Many trainees are offered ongoing work or use the qualification to continue their career.
Who will support me during the program?
You’ll be supported by your school, your workplace supervisor, and your training organisation. Australian Vocational Academy will be your main contact throughout your course and deliver the qualification program to you. Australian Vocational Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (Similar to a TAFE)
