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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHA3- $67,589.00 - $72,033.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: AHA4- $76,561.00- $79,880.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA Pharmacy - CALHN
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 26 Jun 2026

About the role

AHA-3 Under the general direction of the AHA or AHP leader for the designated areas, works at an advanced competency assisting in the provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service to the designated pharmacy unit(s) by providing clinical, dispensing and distribution services, packaging of pharmaceuticals, inventory management, technical training of staff, organisation of daily workloads, monitoring quality of work and/or preparation/manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.

This position will work closely with the AHA or AHP supervisor for the area and works towards supporting the Pharmacy manager(s) to ensure the provision of safe and cost-effective drug therapy achieving optimal outcomes for patients.

AHA-4

Overall responsibility for leading a team of support staff, intern pharmacist(s) and orientating and training pharmacist(s) and students in the designated area to ensure a quality pharmacy service is delivered.

Under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible for the designated areas the key functions of the role are to:

• coordinate delivery of high quality and timely service
• prioritise work of the available human resource to optimise service outcomes
• act as a point of contact for staff and students and customers of the service
• undertake practice reviews ensuring staff competence
• undertake performance review and development of staff
• provide leadership within the department for the development, review, evaluation and teaching of workplace policies and procedures
• manage a large and complex workload applying high levels of skills and knowledge across a broad range of activities
• contribute to and represent the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy Committees
• may represent SA Pharmacy on Committees.

This position will work closely with the Pharmacist responsible for the area and works towards supporting the Pharmacy manager(s) to ensure the provision of safe and cost-effective drug therapy achieving optimal outcomes for patients.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated pharmacy professional with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for delivering high-quality pharmacy services. Your ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and drive continuous improvement is complemented by excellent communication, organisational and technical skills. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to maintaining safe and effective pharmacy practices.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification in areas such as Project Management, Leadership, Business Administration, or equivalent.

• Proven leadership, supervisory and mentoring skills with extensive experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. (AHA4 role requires supervisory and managerial expertise)

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive service improvements.

• Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products, dispensing methods, the PBS, and pharmacy management systems, with proficiency in technical systems and reporting.

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: 908593

Enquiries to:

Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

Email: Ros.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 24^th July 2025

Attachments

 908593 SA Pharmacy AHA3 Role Description.pdf

 908593 SA Pharmacy AHA4 Service Coordinator Role Description.pdf

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