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Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Senior Pharmacist Team Leader Renal

• Statewide Clinical Support Services | SA Pharmacy
  Location: Adelaide CBD and various CALHN sites, SA
• Salary: AHP3 – $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging
• Temporary part-time, 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE), until 30 June 2027

About the Role

As the Senior Pharmacist Team Leader for Specialty Medicine and Vascular you will have overall responsibility for leading a team of pharmacists, assistants and technicians within the Renal, Specialty Medicine (Endocrine, Rheumatology, Palliative Care) and Vascular Surgery units to ensure the delivery of a high-quality pharmacy service. You will provide management, mentoring and professional guidance to support the implementation of medication management directives, policies, procedures and guidelines, while acting as a key point of contact for clinicians and service units regarding pharmacy issues and services. Your leadership will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, working closely with other team leaders and the Deputy Directors of Pharmacy.

As a Senior Pharmacist – Renal you will work closely with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff, other health professionals in one of Australia’s largest renal units that provides specialist nephrology, dialysis treatment and transplant services.

About You

To thrive in this Senior Pharmacist leadership role, you will bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, strong change capability and the ability to lead within a complex clinical environment. You will meet the following essential minimum requirements:

• Qualifications and Professional Standing: Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, demonstrating professional and technical competence and comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes of practice and standards.
• Leadership and Change Management: Proven leadership, supervisory or management experience within multidisciplinary teams, with demonstrated ability to lead change, investigate and implement service improvements, and supervise, educate and develop professional and non-professional staff.

• Clinical Expertise and Analytical Capability: Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice, in particular Renal experience, with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data to inform decision-making and service delivery.
• Communication, Resilience and Organisation:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong public relations capability, and the ability to work independently under limited direction, prioritise competing demands, meet tight deadlines and remain adaptable, flexible and resilient within a complex health care environment.

What we offer

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams and experienced clinicians
• Professional development: Apply for reimbursement of eligible development activities and access dedicated leave for ongoing learning
• Paid Recreation Leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health and fitness: Access Fitness Passport for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential counselling and support for you and your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the attached role description for essential qualifications and the full role requirements.  953101 - RD for Senior Pharmacist Team Leader - Renal.pdf
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This role is classified as Immunisation Risk Category B.

Rostered work across seven days, weekends and public holidays, on-call duties and travel may be required as outlined in the role description.

Enquiries to

Mardi Wills

Deputy Director Clinical Pharmacy

Telephone: (08) 7074 0115

Email: mardi.wills@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 1 November 2026

Job Ref: 953101

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position