Associate Director of Pharmacy

**Job no**: 892134
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health

**Central Adelaide Local Health Network**

**Statewide - SA Pharmacy**
- **Salary: AHP5 - $127,346.00 - $139,281.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **SA Pharmacy - CALHN**:

- **Full Time, Permanent Role**

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced and visionary **Associate Director - Pharmacy Services** to provide high-level leadership in administration, teaching, and research within the designated Local Health Network (LHN). In this role, you will work closely with the **Director of Pharmacy Services, CALHN**, to drive excellence and innovation in pharmaceutical services, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients through the quality use of medicines. Your expertise will support the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies that enhance patient care and pharmacy practice.

This role will require operational management and strategic leadership of Manufacturing, Investigational Drugs, Distribution and Medication Management Automation of a large health network.

As a key leader, you will oversee the delivery of pharmacy services in line with hospital, state, and national policies, legislation, and professional standards. Additionally, you will spearhead major **state-wide and LHN-wide pharmacy projects**, ensuring strategic alignment with healthcare priorities. Your ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex initiatives, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams will be critical to the success of this role. If you are passionate about advancing pharmacy services and driving impactful change, we encourage you to apply.

**About You**

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic **Associate Director - Pharmacy Services** to lead and drive excellence in pharmacy practice, research, and administration. You will bring high-level leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for delivering innovative and high-quality pharmaceutical services. Your ability to communicate effectively, motivate teams, and implement change will be critical to success in this role.
- **Exceptional leadership & strategic management** - Proven ability to lead teams, solve complex problems, and drive service improvements through strategic planning and innovation.
- **Expertise in pharmacy practice, research & teaching** - A distinguished career with a strong national reputation in pharmacy practice, alongside experience in strengthening research activities and mentoring professionals.
- **Project management & service enhancement** - Demonstrated experience managing complex, large-scale projects and implementing initiatives that improve service delivery.
- **Strong communication & stakeholder engagement** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels and foster collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.

If you are a forward-thinking leader ready to shape the future of pharmacy services, we encourage you to apply

**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.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 892134**

**Enquiries to**:
Rosalind Cook

Telephone: 7074 0114

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 21st March 2025

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**Advertised**: 07 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 21 Mar 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time