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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale SA 5092
• Ongoing, Part-Time Role - 18.75 hours per week

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join NALHN Pharmacy to establish and contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and high-level pharmacy service for Paediatrics Outpatient Clinic. As a Senior Pharmacist, you will provide leadership in the organisation, management and operation of the pharmacy service to the area. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will exercise independent clinical judgement to deliver expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals. A key focus of the role is optimising patient outcomes through the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of medicines, aligned with hospital policies, professional standards and national guidelines, including the APAC Continuum of Care and Advanced Australia Pharmacist Guidelines. You will collaborate closely with pharmacists across services, contribute to service continuity and contingency planning, and ensure effective stewardship of human, material and financial resources, including across sites using digital and teleconferencing platforms as required.

In this senior leadership role, you will foster a positive, collaborative and learning-focused culture within the pharmacy team and the broader multidisciplinary environment. You will provide strategic input into operational policy development, quality improvement initiatives and service innovation, while accepting professional responsibility for the standards of practice across your area. The role also encompasses education, supervision and professional development of pharmacists, assistants, technicians, graduates and students, as well as active participation in research, committees and professional networks. Through consultation, problem-solving and engagement with senior health professionals, corporate areas and the community, you will contribute to the ongoing development, reputation and excellence of the pharmacy service.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist who is ready to provide expert leadership and contribute to the continuous improvement of pharmacy services.

• Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy and be registered or eligible with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

• Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving and research skills in a hospital pharmacy setting

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

• Supervise, educate and develop professional and non-professional staff while maintaining accuracy and service excellence

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: 928421

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 15^th February 2026

Attachments

 928421 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Senior Pharmacist Role Description.pdf

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