Senior Pharmacy Assistant

Job no: 925059
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

  • Salary: AHA1- $50,611.00 - $57,720.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Salary: AHA2- $61,057.00 - $65,680.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Port Lincoln SA, 5606
  • Part Time, Contracted Role up to 31 Jan 2027

About the role

This role supports the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality pharmacy service, contributing directly to safe and effective patient care. Working as part of a collaborative pharmacy team, you will assist with the dispensing and distribution of medications, packaging of pharmaceuticals and day-to-day inventory management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with established procedures.

You will also play a key role in supporting pharmacy operations by assisting with the ordering and preparation or manufacture of pharmaceuticals, organising daily workloads and contributing to the technical training and support of staff. This position offers an opportunity to develop practical pharmacy skills within a structured healthcare environment while working closely with pharmacists and other health professionals to maintain service continuity and quality.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong foundation in pharmacy practice, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary healthcare environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and professionalism.

  • Qualifications, eligibility and experience
    Eligible through experience as an AHA1 in SA Pharmacy (or equivalent) for a minimum of six months, or currently undertaking or holding a relevant Certificate III or above qualification, supported by proven pharmacy experience and proficiency in Pharmacy Management Software.

  • Technical knowledge and accuracy
    Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical terminology, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and pharmacy manufacturing, clinical and dispensing methods, with strong arithmetic skills and attention to detail to ensure safe and accurate outcomes.

  • Communication, teamwork and professionalism
    Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, and confidence communicating with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds while maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical practice.

  • Organisation, adaptability and physical capability
    Strong organisational skills with the ability to follow policies, procedures and work instructions, demonstrate good technical and manual dexterity, and meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, pushing, reaching and working across varied pharmacy settings.

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.

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Enquiries to:

Anthony Harris
 

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 9th January 2026

Attachments

Download File SA Pharmacy AHA1 Role Description.pdf

Download File SA Pharmacy AHA2 Role Description.pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Country South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business