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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA
• SA Pharmacy FMC - Bedford Park  5042
• Salary  ASO-3  $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the role

As the Senior Administration Officer, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the Pharmacy Administration section, delivering high-level, confidential administrative, secretarial and reception support that keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently. Working under the guidance of the Office Manager, you will be a trusted professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing competing priorities while providing polished, responsive support to the broader Division. This is a role for someone who takes pride in professionalism, discretion and attention to detail, and who enjoys being a key point of connection across a busy and complex service.

You will also provide high-level Executive Officer support to the SALHN Drug and Therapeutics Committee and the Formulary Implementation Committee, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams at a state-wide level. Your work will be varied and impactful, ranging from preparing educational materials, reports and briefing notes, to supporting research and projects through data collection and analysis. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to decision-making, service improvement and the resolution of complex and sensitive issues, while supporting pharmacy staff to deliver safe, high-quality care.

About You

You are an experienced and highly capable administration professional who thrives in a fast-paced, confidential and collaborative healthcare environment.

• Proven experience delivering high-level administrative and executive support, including committee secretariat, reporting, minute taking and senior management assistance

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Highly proficient in MS Office and office systems, with excellent attention to detail, sound keyboard skills and the ability to analyse issues and apply judgement

• Professional, adaptable and resilient, demonstrating discretion, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement, governance and public sector standards

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: 925586

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 4 February 2026

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 925586 RD Senior Administration Officer.pdf

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