This publication is a summary of the Retail Pharmacists Award. The Award can be viewed on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s website
On 26 April 2025, casual pay rates for this award will increase because the award casual loading will increase to 25%. Visit Increase to casual pay rates for many WA awards for details.
A version of the WA award summary with the upcoming casual pay rates is available below to assist employers and employees prepare for this change. The pay rates in this version will not take effect until 26 April 2025.
This WA award summary applies to businesses in the state industrial relations system.
Page 2 of the WA award summary lists the businesses and occupations covered by this WA award.
This award covers employees at retail pharmacies and/or dispensaries working as pharmacists, pharmacists-in-charge, pharmacist managers, trainee pharmacists (interns) and pharmacy students. Please note, this award does not cover pharmacy assistants. Pharmacy assistants are covered by the Shop and Warehouse (Wholesale and Retail Establishments) Award.
WA award summaries for previous years are provided as a resource for employers and employees. The previous versions contain out-of-date rates of pay.
