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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• AHA1/AHA2 $67,979 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Based at Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale
• Full Time, Permanent Role

This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) pro-rated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025

About the role

Join SA Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant or Senior Pharmacy Assistant and play an important role in delivering safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services. You'll support the dispensing and distribution of medications, assist with inventory management, cashier and reception activities, and may contribute to the preparation and manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Working alongside pharmacists, technicians and other healthcare professionals, you'll help ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care across inpatient and outpatient services.

Whether you're starting your pharmacy career or bringing existing experience, this role offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Entry-level Pharmacy Assistants will receive training and support to progress to the next level, while Senior Pharmacy Assistants will take on greater responsibility through workload coordination, staff training and technical support. Every day offers the opportunity to build your knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to patient care.

About You

You are a motivated and customer-focused team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy services.

• Eligible to undertake or hold a relevant Certificate III (or above) in pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Strong organisation, communication and attention to detail with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow procedures and maintain patient confidentiality
• Experience in a pharmacy or service environment with sound computer and data entry 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.

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: 944567

Enquiries to:

Vince Barbaro

A/ Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations and Distribution, LMH

Phone: (08) 8182 9236

E-mail: vincenzo.barbaro@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 28^th July 2026

Attachments

 944567 SA Pharmacy AHA1 Role Description.pdf

 944567 SA Pharmacy AHA2 Role Description.pdf

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