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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy 

• Salary: AHP4 - $114,314 - $124,449 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Role is based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), Modbury SA, 5092
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 27 Jul 2025 

About the role

Step into a dynamic leadership position as the Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping high-quality, patient-responsive pharmacy services. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of a designated pharmacy service, aligning with SA Pharmacy’s strategic priorities. Your leadership will ensure the provision of comprehensive and cost-effective professional services for patients, as well as the development, training, and supervision of a dedicated team of staff, interns, and students.

You will take charge of optimising patient outcomes by ensuring all services adhere to policies, regulations, and contemporary pharmacy practice standards. This includes actively contributing to teaching and training programs, developing health service drug policies, and participating in key committees and working parties. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and professional responsibility, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while mentoring the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to step into the role of Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services. To excel in this role, you’ll bring a blend of strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional pharmacy services.

• Qualifications & Registration: Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent, and be registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Leadership & Management: Demonstrated management experience with the ability to lead teams, implement change management strategies, and develop innovative solutions to improve service delivery in a complex healthcare environment.
• Skills & Abilities: Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving expertise, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency. You will also have a proven ability to educate and train staff at all levels.
• Experience & Knowledge: Extensive hospital pharmacy practice experience, including dispensing, distribution, patient counselling, and multidisciplinary team leadership. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy codes of practice and standards is essential, along with a background in research and teaching.

If you thrive in a leadership role and are passionate about enhancing pharmacy services to optimise patient care, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 888462

Enquiries to:

Trang Tran

Telephone: 8161 2147

Email: trang.tran2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 10^th December 2024

Attachments

 888462 SA Pharmacy AHP4 Deputy Director.pdf

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