Pharmacy Technician

Job no: 912608

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Northern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA Pharmacy - Elizabeth Vale, 5112
• Salary AHA 3 $70,293 - $74,914.00 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, full-time

About the role

Are you looking to take the next step in your pharmacy career? As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services. Working closely with AHA and AHP supervisors, you'll contribute to clinical support, dispensing and distribution, packaging of pharmaceuticals, inventory management and the preparation or manufacturing of medications. This is a hands-on role where your skills and initiative will directly support optimal outcomes for patients across our health network.

In this role, you'll also have the opportunity to assist with technical training, organise daily workloads, monitor quality standards and collaborate with pharmacy leaders to ensure safe and cost-effective drug therapy. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to build on your professional knowledge and skills. If you're motivated, detail-oriented and passionate about improving patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

You are a motivated and skilled pharmacy professional with the qualifications, experience, and drive to contribute to safe, effective and efficient pharmacy services. You thrive in a team environment while also working independently, and you bring strong technical and leadership skills to support optimal patient care.

• Hold a relevant Certificate IV or above, with strong technical and pharmacy skills
• Demonstrated experience in hospital pharmacy, including supervision and training
• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail in high-demand settings
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy practice, systems, and ethical standards of care

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: 912608

Enquiries to:

Katherine Lane, Deputy Director, Pharmacy Services

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 19 September 2025

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Advertised: 02 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time