Senior Pharmacist

Job no: 917574
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

- Salary: AHP3 - $108,347.00- $116,216.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits

- Adelaide SA, 5000

- Part Time, Contracted Role working 22.5 hours per week up to 5 months

About the role

As a valued member of our Pharmacy team, you will be responsible for the organisation, management and daily operation of the designated pharmacy area. You will provide a comprehensive, high-level range of pharmacy services, exercising independent and professional judgement to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmaceutical care. Your work will support patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals in achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes, in alignment with hospital and divisional policies, procedures, and professional standards.

This role plays a key part in promoting the quality use of medicines across the organisation. You will contribute to patient safety and service excellence by offering expert medicines information, clinical advice, and implementing strategies that ensure pharmaceuticals are used in a cost-effective and outcome-focused manner. Through collaboration, leadership, and commitment to best practice, you will help optimise patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of pharmacy practice.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated pharmacy professional who demonstrates clinical excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care. With a proven ability to operate effectively in a complex healthcare environment, you combine technical expertise with outstanding communication and organisational skills to deliver safe, high-quality pharmacy services.

- Qualified and Registered: Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and are registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

- Experienced and Knowledgeable: Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including leadership, supervisory or management responsibilities, and a sound understanding of professional codes and standards.

- Skilled and Analytical: Possess strong problem-solving, research, and data analysis skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver work accurately within tight timeframes.

- Collaborative and Supportive: Excel in communication, teamwork, and staff development, with the ability to educate, mentor, and guide both professional and non-professional staff within a multidisciplinary health care setting.

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.

Enquiries to

Melissa Ward Position:Senior Project Officer, SA Pharmacy
Phone:7117 9832
E-mail:Melissa.Ward2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 14 th November 2025

Attachments

- SA Pharmacy AHP3 CARe-Med Implementation Lead Role Description.pdf

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Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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