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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHA4 - $79,623.00 - $83,075.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Based at Hampstead within the CALHN network, however, may be asked to work at various locations
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator, you will take a central leadership role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy service. You will coordinate and support a team of pharmacy assistants and technicians, intern pharmacists and training pharmacists within your designated area, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively and services are delivered in a timely and professional manner. You will act as a key point of contact for staff, students and consumers, helping to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and a positive team environment.

Working under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible for the area, you will oversee practice reviews, staff performance and development, and contribute to the creation, review and teaching of workplace policies and procedures. You will also manage a varied and complex workload, represent the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy committees, and support Pharmacy Manager(s) in delivering safe, cost-effective drug therapy that leads to optimal patient outcomes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to support workforce capability, service excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated pharmacy professional who thrives in leadership roles and takes pride in supporting high-quality, efficient and safe pharmacy services. With strong organisational capability, excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, you bring the confidence and technical expertise needed to guide teams, develop training resources and contribute to service excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications – Relevant Certificate IV or higher (e.g. Project Management Practice, Leadership and Management, Business Administration), as outlined in the Role Description.

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Strong leadership, teaching and organisational skills; excellent written communication; effective teamwork and independent working capability; adaptability, attention to detail, sound arithmetic ability, manual dexterity, and strong customer service skills; ability to develop procedures and support safe work practices.

• Experience – Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility, coaching and mentoring, training development, report writing, service improvement through gap analysis, and proficiency with pharmacy management software, spreadsheets and electronic systems.

• Knowledge – Solid understanding of pharmaceutical products, medical terminology, pharmacy dispensing methods, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and relevant pharmacy legislation and regulations

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: 921849

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm, Friday 12^th December 2025

Attachments

 921849 SA Pharmacy AHA4 Service Coordinator Role Description.pdf

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