The Pharmacist Employment Agreement is essential for establishing clear employment terms between pharmacy employers and registered pharmacists in Australia. This document is required when hiring pharmacists in various settings including community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and healthcare facilities. It incorporates requirements from the Fair Work Act 2009, Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, and state-specific pharmacy regulations. The agreement covers professional obligations, scope of practice, registration requirements, and employment conditions while ensuring compliance with the Pharmacy Board of Australia's professional standards. It's designed to protect both employer and employee interests while maintaining professional healthcare standards and patient safety requirements.

1. Parties: Identifies the employer (pharmacy owner/company) and employee (pharmacist) with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Contextual information including the pharmacy's business, the position being offered, and the pharmacist's qualifications and registration status

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including Professional Services, Confidential Information, Intellectual Property, etc.

4. Term of Employment: Specifies whether the employment is permanent or fixed-term, start date, and any probationary period

5. Position and Duties: Details the pharmacist's role, responsibilities, and professional obligations including compliance with pharmacy regulations

6. Location and Hours: Specifies primary work location(s) and working hours, including roster arrangements and meal breaks

7. Remuneration: Details salary, superannuation, penalty rates, and any performance-based incentives

8. Leave Entitlements: Outlines various leave types including annual, personal/carer's, long service, and professional development leave

9. Professional Obligations: Requirements for maintaining registration, continuing education, and compliance with professional standards

10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding patient information, business information, and pharmacy data

11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights regarding any IP created during employment

12. Termination: Grounds and process for termination, notice periods, and immediate termination circumstances

13. Post-Employment Obligations: Restraint of trade and ongoing confidentiality obligations

14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and variation