Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – NOARLUNGA CENTRE 5168 - SA PHARMACY SALHN

• AHA4 - $76,561 to $79,880 (+ Salary Packaging and Superannuation Benefits)
• Full Time, Permanent Role On-Going

About the role

This is a standout opportunity to take a leadership role within SA Pharmacy’s dynamic and progressive team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator. In this vital position, you’ll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising pharmacy technicians and support staff, and overseeing the efficient delivery of pharmacy services within a hospital setting. Working closely with pharmacists, students, and external stakeholders, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, people-centred team committed to high-quality patient outcomes across South Australia.

The Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator has overall responsibility for leading a team of support staff, intern pharmacist(s) and orientating and training pharmacist(s) and students in the designated area to ensure a quality pharmacy service is delivered.

Under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible for the designated areas the key functions of the role are to:

• coordinate delivery of high quality and timely service
• prioritise work of the available human resource to optimise service outcomes
• act as a point of contact for staff and students and customers of the service
• undertake practice reviews ensuring staff competence
• undertake performance review and development of staff
• provide leadership within the department for the development, review, evaluation and teaching of workplace policies and procedures
• manages a large and complex workload applying high levels of skills and knowledge across a broad range of activities
• contribute to and represents the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy Committees
• may represent SA Pharmacy on Committees

This position will work closely with the Pharmacist responsible for the area and works towards supporting the Pharmacy manager(s) to ensure the provision of safe and cost effective drug therapy achieving optimal outcomes for patients.

About You

You are an experienced pharmacy technician with a strong leadership presence, ready to mentor others and manage complex service delivery in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Certificate IV (or above) in a relevant field such as Pharmacy, Business Admin or Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital pharmacy operations and staff supervision

• Strong skills in training, auditing, inventory management, and technical pharmacy support

• Must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Clearance (NPC) and meet SA Health’s immunisation requirements

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: 910884

Enquiries to:

Samantha Higham
Position: Senior Administration Officer
Phone: 8204 4400
E-mail: Samantha.higham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 8th August 2025

Attachments

Role description link

910884 - Senior Pharmacy Technician Cordinator.pdf

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