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• Statewide – SA Pharmacy
• AHP4 Salary $118,887 - $129,427.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-Time Temporary Contract until September 2026

About the Role

As the Deputy Director, Dispensing Services, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role within SA Pharmacy SALHN, guiding a committed team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical services. In this key position, you will oversee the coordination, training, orientation and development of staff across the network, ensuring safe, responsive and efficient dispensing and distribution services for both inpatients and outpatients. You will provide expert clinical, operational and professional leadership across a wide range of pharmacy functions, offering trusted medicines-related advice aligned with SA Health guidelines, legislation and departmental policies.

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of pharmacy service delivery, working closely with professional and non-professional staff, intern pharmacists and students to support learning, capability development and high standards of practice. As a senior leader, you will contribute to teaching, clinical research and continuous quality improvement, while driving innovation, efficiency and systemwide improvements across the service. Your role will include active participation in hospital and LHN committees, shaping medicines policy, supporting major service-reconfiguration initiatives, and representing SA Pharmacy at state and national forums. Through professional judgement, strategic oversight and a strong commitment to excellence, you’ll help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and cost-efficient therapies that optimise patient outcomes across SALHN.

About You

You are an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacy professional who brings advanced clinical knowledge, strong leadership capability and a passion for driving high-quality, patient-centred services. With the required qualifications and a proven record in hospital pharmacy practice, you are ready to lead teams, influence service improvement and shape the future of pharmacy within a complex health environment.

You will bring:

• Extensive pharmacy expertise, supported by a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration eligibility, with advanced competence across hospital pharmacy practice, quality improvement and evidence-based service delivery.

• Proven leadership and management strength, including experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, overseeing staff and resources, driving change, and leading business or service improvement initiatives.

• Exceptional communication and professional skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, teach and mentor others, manage sensitive issues, and present information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability, including experience in research, data analysis, financial and HR management, and the use of digital systems to support safe, efficient and modern pharmacy services.

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: 922417

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 24th December

Attachments

 922417 SALHN AHP4 Deputy Director Dispensing Service RD.pdf

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