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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• AHA4 $82,410 to $85,983 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• SA, Adelaide 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator, you will take a central leadership role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy service. You will coordinate and support a team of pharmacy assistants and technicians, intern pharmacists and training pharmacists within your designated area, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively and services are delivered in a timely and professional manner. You will act as a key point of contact for staff, students and consumers, helping to maintain smooth day-to-day operations and a positive team environment.

Working under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible for the area, you will oversee practice reviews, staff performance and development, and contribute to the creation, review and teaching of workplace policies and procedures. You will also manage a varied and complex workload, represent the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy committees, and support Pharmacy Manager(s) in delivering safe, cost-effective drug therapy that leads to optimal patient outcomes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to support workforce capability, service excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced pharmacy technician leader who enjoys supporting teams, improving services and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Your ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and drive continuous improvement is complemented by excellent communication, organisational and technical skills. You are adaptable, detail-orientated, and dedicated to maintaining safe and effective pharmacy practices.

• Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline
• Lead, coach and develop pharmacy support teams
• Extensive experience in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Coordinate workloads and drive service improvement
• Apply strong pharmacy, knowledge of dispensing and distribution, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and pharmacy management systems
• Build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams

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: 941401

Enquiries to:

Susan Elborough, Deputy Director Pharmacist, Distribution Services

Phone: 7074 0079

E-mail: Susan.Elborough@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 7^th July 2026

Attachments

 941401 SA Pharmacy AHA4 Service Coordinator Role Description.pdf

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