Senior Pharmacist

Job no: 952274
Work type: Part time
Location: Various, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Public Health

Statewide Clinical Support Services – Senior Pharmacist

  • SA Pharmacy – Victor Harbor, SA 5211
  • Salary  AHP3 – $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
  • Temporary up to 30/6/27 and part Time working 15 hours per week
  • Regional Incentive payment may be applicable

About the role

Southern Fleurieu Health Service is based at Victor Harbor within the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, 85km from the Adelaide CBD. The Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN encompasses three sub-regions including Gawler and the Barossa, the Adelaide Hills, and Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island sub-regions. SA Pharmacy provides pharmacy services via a Hub and Spoke model from the three Peri-Urban Hospitals in Gawler, Mt Barker and Southern Fleurieu Health Service.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional pharmacy services in a hospital setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine working in a close-knit regional team who values your contribution, and whom you know and greet by name from maintenance to medical staff, as you walk through the hospital. The pharmacy team throughout Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN is welcoming and supportive, and the LHN is an exciting place to work due to population growth, associated developments and service expansion. 

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Pharmacist to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmacy services for inpatients of the Southern Fleurieu Health service. In this role, you will play a vital part in optimising drug therapy and medication management, ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatment and continuity of medication management on discharge. You will provide expert drug and therapeutic advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, you will contribute to a range of clinical and counselling services, supporting best practices in medication use. You will also work closely with professional and non-professional staff to enhance patient care and improve overall health outcomes. 

The Senior Pharmacist leads the local pharmacy team, reporting to the Regional Lead Pharmacist, and demonstrates an ability to operate with a high level of independence, exercising professional judgement and applying clinical knowledge.

SFHS Main Entrance                      The Bluff, Encounter Bay       

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services in a hospital setting. To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team while also taking initiative when working independently.
  • Technical Expertise & Organisational Skills - High level of attention to detail, accuracy, efficient organisation skills, excellence in medication management and patient counselling.
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Legislation & Best Practices - A solid understanding of clinical pharmacy practice, patient counselling, and medicines information in line with relevant Pharmacy Acts and legislation.
  • Experience & Adaptability - Experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy services with the flexibility and resilience to be able to adapt to change in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) provides specialist clinical services across South Australia. It encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology and SA Pharmacy. Join us to improve the health and wellbeing of South Australians.

What we offer

  • Salary benefits: Flexible salary packaging of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
  • Professional development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible learning and access dedicated leave.
  • Annual leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading, pro rata.
  • Health and fitness: Fitness Passport access and an annual voluntary flu vaccination.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for you and your family.
  • Regional incentive: Up to $882 extra per year for eligible MMM3 locations, subject to the applicable conditions.

Diversity and inclusion

Statewide supports a workplace where employees feel safe, valued and able to contribute. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

  • Please refer to the Senior Pharmacist role description for all essential qualifications and requirements.
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearance and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
  • SA Health implements the Addressing vaccine preventable disease policy in the workplace.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted.

Job ref: 952274

Enquiries to

SA Pharmacy Admin
Email: HealthSAPharmacy@sa.gov.au

Application closing date

11:55 pm Thursday 22 October 2026

Attachments

Download File 952274 - RD for Senior Pharmacist .pdf

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia
Multiple/Various Locations

Work type

Local Health Network / Business