Pharmacist / Senior Pharmacist

Job no: 917333
Work type: Part time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

Limestone Coast Local Health Network 

  • Salary: AHP2 - $91,785.00- $106,330.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits + regional allowance ($822/year) - first 5 years 
  • Salary: AHP3 - $108,347.00- $116,216.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Allowance ($882/ year ) - first 5 years
  • Mount Gambier SA, 5290
  • Full & Part Time, Permanent/Contracted Roles available 

Working and living in the Limestone Coast

The Limestone Coast is region renowned for diverse landscapes, spectacular coastlines, rich agriculture, and world-class wine. Conveniently located between Melbourne and Adelaide, providing easy access to major cities while enjoying affordable living and the wide-open spaces that only a regional community can offer.

The local healthcare professionals care for our community and our employees enjoy all the benefits of living and working in a community where they are valued, and they belong.

About the role

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) Pharmacy team are based in Mount Gambier and provide services to all acute hospitals in the LCLHN. This includes distribution, chemotherapy, a new Emergency Short Stay Unit, Mental health and opportunity to be credentialed to perform partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC). 

Are you a passionate and experienced pharmacist looking to make a real impact in a hospital setting? In this role, you will take charge of the organisation, management, and operation of the designated pharmacy area, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-level pharmaceutical services. You will play a key role in providing independent and expert therapeutic advice, medicines information, and pharmacy services to patients, as well as collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. This role requires the exercise of independent and autonomous judgement in providing medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals, in line with hospital and divisional policies, procedures and professional standards.

This is an opportunity to optimise patient outcomes by driving the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals. Your ability to implement strategies that enhance the quality use of medicines will directly contribute to improved patient health and safety. If you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment and are committed to delivering best-practice pharmacy services, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in hospital pharmacy care.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist with strong leadership abilities and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations skills, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people.
  • Leadership and organisational abilities – Proven experience in providing direction, driving service improvements, and managing competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Extensive pharmacy experience and technical knowledge – A strong background in hospital pharmacy practice, with a deep understanding of professional standards, codes of practice, and clinical guidelines.
  • Commitment to teamwork and development – Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, while also supervising, educating, and mentoring staff.

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
  • Regional Incentive Payment: up to $882 extra per year (depending on location under the Modified Monash Model). Rewarding your impact in regional communities for up to five years.
  • 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 note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 917333

Enquiries to:

Angela Cole

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 26th October 2025

Attachments

Download File SA Pharmacy AHP2 Role Description.pdf

Download File SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business