Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Bedford Park SA, 5042
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 15 hours per week up to 28 Jun 2026

About the role

Are you passionate about optimising patient outcomes and delivering exceptional pharmacy services? As the designated project pharmacist, you will be responsible for delivering specific projects in the Department of Palliative Care in SALHN. This dynamic role involves providing a high-level range of pharmacy services, exercising independent judgement, and delivering expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals. Your work will align with hospital policies and professional standards, ensuring safe and effective pharmaceutical practices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by implementing strategies that enhance the quality use of pharmaceuticals, driving cost-effective solutions and promoting patient safety. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to advancing pharmacy excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the delivery of outstanding healthcare services.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional to lead and innovate in the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services. To succeed in this role, you’ll combine extensive pharmacy expertise with exceptional leadership and communication abilities.

• Skills and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a complex environment. Proven leadership skills to inspire teams and implement strategies for service improvement.
• Experience: Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice, complemented by leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy practice standards, codes of practice, and a commitment to delivering professional and technically competent services.
• Teamwork and Training: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while supervising, educating, and training both professional and non-professional staff.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a dynamic healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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: 909716

Enquiries to:

Samantha Higham

Telephone: 08204 4400

Email: Samantha.higham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 8^th August 2025

Attachments

 909716 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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