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With Locumate, you can find the perfect shifts for you because the entire process is transparent.

04/06/2026

Rural pharmacy is often called a career detour. The pharmacists who actually do it disagree.
Faster skill growth. Stronger community ties. A scope of practice that broadens rather than narrows.
We spoke to what the research and lived experience really say about rural practice, and why so many pharmacists who start as locums end up staying.
Read the full article. Link in bio.

02/06/2026

The pharmacy industry is shifting.
We asked Sian from Pharmacy Halo one question: what does the future look like?

28/05/2026

Last-minute gaps are one of the biggest headaches in pharmacy workforce management.
Chasing coverage. Calling agencies. Hoping someone picks up.
An internal pool changes that. Your trusted locums already know your stores, your systems, and your standards. When a gap opens up, a push notification through the app is all it takes.
No scrambling. No agency markups. Just reliable cover, fast.
This is what modern pharmacy staffing looks like in practice.

26/05/2026

5 insider tips for nailing your first locum pharmacy shift! 💪💊

22/05/2026

~95% of shifts filled by your own trusted pool.
Not luck. Not last-minute panic calls. A system that works before the gap even shows up.
Pharmacy groups - you have the power to build an internal pool of professionals who already know your sites, your standards, and your patients.
Less spend on external. Less roster stress. More predictable coverage, every week.
Book a 20-minute demo and see how groups like yours are building it.

20/05/2026

Just a reminder that the PSA Job Board is live and waiting for you. 🙌
One profile. Flexible roles. Across multiple practice settings. All backed by Australia's peak body for pharmacists.
Your next opportunity might already be on there. Go take a look. Link in bio.

01/05/2026

You heard it

29/04/2026

211km. 4 in 5 shifts outside metro. The numbers tell a bigger story.

Across Australia, pharmacy professionals are travelling significant distances to support regional communities. It highlights both the commitment of the workforce and the ongoing challenges in access and distribution of care.

Workforce gaps in regional areas aren’t new, but they are becoming more visible. Distance, availability, and timing all play a role in how easily pharmacies can find cover and how far professionals are willing to go.

Solving this isn’t just about filling shifts. It’s about improving how workforce supply and demand connect, so care is more accessible and sustainable for everyone involved.

27/04/2026

No more chasing invoices. Just submit your timesheet and chase the Big Banana instead. Rural locuming with Locumate means the admin is handled, the accommodation is sorted, and the adventure is all yours. Tap the link in bio to grab your next shift.

21/04/2026

Feeling stuck or craving something different?
Most pharmacy professionals dismiss rural work before they ever try it. But higher pay, faster growth and real community impact might make it the career move you didn't see coming.
Why working rural might be your best career move.
Click the link in bio to read our latest blog.

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