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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Bedford Park SA, 5042
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week up to 3rd May 2026 (working Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacist in General Medicine to provide high-level clinical care to patients, mentorship to a team of pharmacists and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality pharmacy services. In this role, you will exercise independent and autonomous judgement, providing expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, as well as medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, and guidelines while driving excellence in pharmacy practice.

With a strong focus on optimising patient outcomes, you will implement evidence-based strategies to promote the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Your leadership will support innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery, enhancing both patient care and hospital operations. If you are passionate about clinical pharmacy, enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare environment, and are committed to delivering exceptional pharmacy services, we encourage you to apply!

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Pharmacist in General Medicine, with strong leadership abilities, who is a proficient clinician and with a keen interest in supporting and delivering high-quality pharmacy services in a hospital setting. 

To excel as a Senior Pharmacist, you will bring the following essential skills, experience, and knowledge:

• Qualified and Registered: Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Strong Communication and Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public relations abilities, and proven leadership in supervising, educating, and directing staff.

• Organisational Excellence: Outstanding organisation, attention to detail, and capacity to meet deadlines in a complex environment, with demonstrated skills in research, analysis, and problem solving.

• Extensive Pharmacy Practice: Significant hospital pharmacy experience, including leadership or management, and comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy standards, codes of practice, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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: 911849

Enquiries to:

Samantha Higham

Telephone: 8204 4400

Email: Samantha.higham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 29^th August 2025

Attachments

 911849 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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