Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Job no: 937011
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
- AHA1 $50,611 to $57,720 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- AHA2 $61, 057 to $65,680 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- SA, Modbury Hospital
- Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant (AHA1/AHA2) and support delivery of high quality pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will play an important role in medication supply, customer service and day to day pharmacy operations within a supportive team environment.
Working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy staff, you will assist with dispensing and distribution, support inventory and workflow coordination, and contribute to safe, efficient service delivery. At AHA1 level, you will build your skills with structured training and development, with the opportunity to progress to AHA2 as you gain experience and capability.
About You
You’re a motivated Pharmacy Assistant who enjoys working in a fast paced clinical environment. You bring attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow within pharmacy services.
• Possess or willing to obtain Certificate III in pharmacy
• Work well in a team or independently with direction
• Strong attention to detail with sound numeracy skills
• Use systems and follow procedures to support safe practice
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.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
- 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: 937011
Enquiries to:
Melissa Teo, Director of Pharmacy
Phone: (0)8 8182 9240
E-mail: melissa.teo@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Tuesday 12th May 2026
Attachments
AHA1 Senior Pharmacy Assistant RD.pdf
AHA2 Senior Pharmacy Assistant RD.pdf
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