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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP4 - $114,314 - $124,449 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations SA
• Part Time, Permanent Role working 15 hours per week

About the role

As the Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services, you will oversee the daily management of the designated Pharmacy Service in alignment with SA Pharmacy’s strategic priorities. You will play a central role in ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-focused pharmaceutical services for all patients. Your responsibilities will include the coordination, orientation, training, education, and supervision of staff to foster a supportive and high-performing team environment.

In this leadership position, you will provide a comprehensive and complex range of professional pharmacy services, optimising outcomes for patients and maintaining the highest standards of practice in accordance with local, state, and national policies and legislation. You will contribute to the ongoing development of pharmacy services through policy development, teaching, training, and active participation in committees and workgroups. Your expertise and professional judgement will help drive continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence across the Pharmacy Service and broader health network.

About You

You will be an experienced and registered pharmacist with proven leadership skills, ready to drive high standards in pharmacy practice within a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Qualifications & Registration
  Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current registration or eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Leadership & Management
  Demonstrated management and leadership experience, with the ability to supervise, educate, and motivate multidisciplinary teams while driving service improvements.

• Communication & Analytical Skills
  Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a proven capacity for problem-solving, innovation, research, and data analysis.

• Professional Experience & Knowledge
  Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, competence in drug dispensing and patient counselling, and comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and pharmacy best practice.

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: 911038

Enquiries to:

Balvinder Kaur Saini

Telephone: 08 7074 0116

Email: Balvinder.Saini@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 15^th August 2025

Attachments

 911038 SCSS Role Description AHP4 Deputy Director.pdf

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