Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP5 - $132,440 - $144,852 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Location:  Adelaide CBD
• Permanent, Part-Time Role - 0.6FTE - 22.5 Hours per week

About the Role

As Research Director, you will lead the development and delivery of a strategic research agenda that strengthens pharmacy practice and improves patient outcomes across SA Health. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping a strong research culture, building partnerships with academic, industry and health sector stakeholders, and ensuring research priorities align with the South Australia Health and Medical Research Strategy.

Working closely with senior leaders, pharmacy directors and external partners, you will guide a work plan of strategic research projects that generate new evidence and translate findings into practice. You will also oversee student placements, research governance, funding opportunities and research training pathways, while mentoring emerging researchers and positioning SA Pharmacy as a leader in medication management innovation.

About You

You are a strategic pharmacy leader with a passion for advancing research, strengthening capability and improving patient outcomes across complex health systems.

• Degree in Pharmacy and registration with the Pharmacy Board
• Senior leadership experience in healthcare or pharmacy services
• Proven ability to lead research, change and complex projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influence 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.
• 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: 932673

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 22nd March 2026

Attachments

 932673 AHP5 Research Director Role Description.pdf

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