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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• AHP2 - $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP3 - $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location: Port Pirie / Clare
• Temporary full time contract until September 2027; and
• Permanent 5 days per fortnight position available (18.75 hours per week)

About the role

Join our Yorke and Northern Local Health Network team as a Senior Pharmacist (AHP3) or Pharmacist (AHP2) and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services across a dynamic regional health setting. In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical, dispensing and medicines management services, offering trusted therapeutic advice to medical, nursing and allied health professionals. At the AHP3 level, you will lead and coordinate a designated service area, applying advanced clinical judgement and driving safe, effective and cost-conscious medication use. At the AHP2 level, you will contribute to optimal patient outcomes through collaborative care, developing your skills across inpatient and outpatient services.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will build strong relationships, support the supervision and development of interns and students, and contribute to continuous improvement in medication safety and service delivery. You will balance clinical priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality use of medicines.

The Yorke and Northern region is a diverse coastal and agricultural area stretching from just north of Adelaide, featuring the Yorke Peninsula’s sandy beaches and the "Copper Coast" to the inland Clare Valley wine region and Southern Flinders Ranges. It is a premier destination for fishing, camping, maritime history, and rustic heritage tourism.

About You

You are a capable and patient-focused pharmacist, and we welcome applications from both developing clinicians (AHP2) and experienced leaders (AHP3). Appointment will be based on your skills, experience and readiness to take on clinical leadership and service responsibilities.

• Registered pharmacist with Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• AHP2: solid clinical foundation; AHP3: advanced hospital experience
• AHP3: proven leadership; AHP2: willingness to grow into leadership
• Strong communication skills with ability to build trusted relationships
• Highly organised with attention to detail in complex environments
• Sound clinical judgement, problem-solving and team collaboration skills

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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.
• Regional Incentive Payment: MMM4 up to $1,765 per year or MMM5 up to $3,530 (pro-rata) may be applicable, rewarding your impact in regional communities. (Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025)

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: 932543

Enquiries to:

Rebecca Taylor, Position: Lead Pharmacist YNLHN

P: 08 8638 4540

E: Rebecca.Taylor3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 16^th April 2026

Attachments

 932543 RD SA Pharmacy AHP2 Pharmacist.pdf

 932543 RD SA Pharmacy AHP3 Senior Pharmacist.pdf

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