Senior Pharmacist

Senior Pharmacist

Job no : [Insert Job Number]

Work type : Full time

Location : Fleurieu Peninsula

Categories : Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

Victor Harbor, SA

• Salary : AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Victor Harbor SA, 5211
• Full Time, Contract role up to
• Flexible working arrangements considered (remote and on-site)

About the service

Southern Fleurieu Health Service is based at Victor Harbor within the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, 85km from the Adelaide CBD. The service provides general medical and surgical services, maternity and obstetrics, a renal dialysis unit, and chemotherapy infusion services.

The Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN covers Gawler, the Barossa, the Adelaide Hills, Southern Fleurieu, and Kangaroo Island. SA Pharmacy operates via a Hub and Spoke model from three peri-urban hospitals: Gawler, Mt Barker, and Southern Fleurieu. The pharmacy team is welcoming and supportive, with ongoing population growth and service expansion opportunities.

About the role

We seek a dedicated Senior Pharmacist to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmacy services for acute inpatients. You will optimize drug therapy, ensure safe medication management, and support discharge planning. You will provide expert advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, contribute to clinical and counselling services, and work closely with staff to enhance patient care and health outcomes.

The Senior Pharmacist reports to the Regional Lead Pharmacist, supports the pharmacy team, and demonstrates independence, professional judgment, and clinical expertise.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to medicines safety strategies, implement new automated dispensing systems, and provide staff education.

About you

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Pharmacist passionate about hospital pharmacy services. You will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Technical expertise, high attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy legislation, clinical pharmacy practice, patient counselling, and medicines information.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy, with adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a public healthcare organization providing specialist clinical services across South Australia, including BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Join us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging
• Strong community-oriented culture and values
• Opportunities for career development across SA Health system

Diversity and inclusion

We promote a culture where all employees feel valued and safe. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

• Refer to the role description for required qualifications.
• Appointment subject to Criminal History Check and immunization screening.
• Compliance with vaccine preventable disease policies is required.

Unsolicited applications from agencies or third parties will not be accepted.

Job ref : [Insert Job Reference]

Enquiries to : Caroline Earley

Telephone : [Insert Phone]

Email : [Insert Email]

Application Closing Date : 11:55 pm Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Attachments :

• SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role

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Advertised : 19 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close : 03 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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