Pharmacist – SA Pharmacy

This is an exciting opportunity for an ongoing AHP2 rotational pharmacist position within the CALHN Pharmacy Department. This role will initially be based in the Emergency Department for the first 12 months with an opportunity to complete training for Partnered Pharmacist Medication Prescribing. Extended hours work and/or a 7-day roster may be required.

As a Pharmacist with SA Pharmacy, you will deliver comprehensive and high-quality pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves providing expert clinical advice, dispensing and counselling services, and contributing to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in optimising drug therapy and improving health outcomes in line with SA Health policies and national standards.

You will also have opportunities to support research, participate in quality improvement initiatives, supervise pharmacy interns and students, and contribute to the education of medical, nursing and allied health staff. This is a dynamic position for pharmacists seeking to grow their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to patient-centred care in a state-wide pharmacy service.

You are an enthusiastic and adaptable pharmacist with a commitment to safe and effective medication management.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current registration (or eligibility) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, drug dispensing, medicines information, and counselling.
• Effective communication, organisational and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks.
• Mandatory clearances and compliance with SA Health immunisation requirements.

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

Role details

• Job ref: 914711
• Enquiries to: Balvinder Kaur Saini, Business and Administration Manager, 08 7074 0116, Balvinder.Saini@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 19th September 2025

Attachments

• Role description link
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines
• 914711 - Pharmacist.pdf

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time