From the moment Trudi Spencer first stepped into a pharmacy, more than 35 years ago, she knew she was home. Drawn to the impact she could make, and the rewarding career opportunities Trudi has spent her career helping others.
Today, as she celebrates 25 years of service with Slade Pharmacy, Trudi stands as an example of the passion and dedication that has shaped 60 years of Slade.
Building a fulfilling pharmacy career
Trudi’s journey began in 1989, working in a pharmacy in country Victoria. It was there she discovered the role of a pharmacy technician, a role she hadn’t even heard of.
“I was intrigued, so I jumped in, completed my qualifications, and that’s where my career in dispensing and as a technician started,” she recalled.
In 2000, Trudi moved to Queensland and began a remarkable 25-year journey with Slade, starting as the non-pharmacist Dispensary Manager at APHS St Andrew’s, now known as Slade Pharmacy St Andrew’s.
“I loved my time there – the people, the work, even the challenges,” she said.
“It was a great introduction to an organisation I would spend a big chunk of my career with.”
After that, Trudi took on various roles including solo technician, dispensary manager, aged care services, and customer service, each one deepening her expertise and shaping her career. Today, she’s the solo technician at Slade Pharmacy North Lakes, based within the Icon Cancer Centre in Brisbane’s northern suburbs.
“I love my current role – it’s a great team and I’ve been able to shape the role to deliver the best care I can,” she expressed.
