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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA Pharmacy 
• Working across NALHN Pharmacy (based at Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale and Modbury Hospital, Modbury)
• ASO3 Salary $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary, Part-Time Role until February 2027

About the role

As the Senior Administration Officer, you will play an essential part in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the NALHN Pharmacy Department. You’ll provide high-level, confidential secretarial, administrative and reception services that enable pharmacy staff to work efficiently and deliver high-quality outcomes. Your role will involve preparing educational materials, manuals, protocols and master records, coordinating reports, and offering reliable support across day-to-day tasks as well as ad hoc projects led by the Director or Associate Director of Pharmacy.

In this dynamic and multifaceted position, you’ll navigate the complexities of a multidisciplinary environment with confidence, professionalism and care. You’ll manage competing priorities, respond to routine and unexpected challenges, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that departmental, LHN and SA Pharmacy objectives are met. Your strong organisational skills, ability to align others with shared goals, and commitment to service excellence will help drive an efficient, supportive and high-performing workplace.

About You
You’re a confident and adaptable administration professional who brings strong communication, exceptional organisation and a proactive approach to supporting a high-pressure, fast-paced department.

• Skilled communicator with excellent verbal/written ability, strong interpersonal skills and proven capacity to build productive relationships across all levels.
• Organised, accurate and self-motivated, able to prioritise competing deadlines, work autonomously or in a team, and maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Technically proficient, bringing high-level administrative experience, strong keyboard skills, MS Office competence and confidence preparing reports, agendas, minutes and HR-related tasks.
• Solutions-focused and resilient, with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and a positive attitude toward change, continuous improvement and working in multidisciplinary 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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

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: 925066

Enquiries to:

Melissa Teo

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 5th January 2026

Attachments

925066 ASO3 Role Description SA Pharmacy.pdf

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