AHP3 Senior Pharmacist

Job no: 912892

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA PHARMACY SALHN

• Salary AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent, full time

About the role

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is launching a brand new, purpose-built General Medicine Inpatient Unit at Noarlunga Hospital (NH). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new ward and team providing a service which is not limited by the boundaries of medical subspecialties. This coincides with a brand new NH Pharmacy dispensary and broader workforce expansion to support the NH Uplift.

As a Senior Pharmacist, you will take a leading role in the organisation, management, and operation of a designated pharmacy area, delivering a comprehensive range of pharmacy services. You will exercise independent and autonomous professional judgement, providing expert medicines information, therapeutic advice, and guidance to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals. Your work will directly contribute to optimising patient outcomes, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals in line with hospital policies, divisional procedures, and professional standards.

In this role, you may also supervise and support the day-to-day work of permanent and rotational staff, including AHP and AHA staff and Administrative Support Officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. You will be accountable to the Deputy/Director of Pharmacy and report to the supervising Pharmacist in your rostered area, playing a key role in maintaining the highest standards of pharmacy practice across the hospital.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist who demonstrates leadership, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy qualified and registered (or eligible) with the Pharmacy Board
• Proven leadership with experience in hospital pharmacy and supervising teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and research skills in complex environments
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy practice, professional standards, and service improvement strategies

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.
• 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: 912892

Enquiries to:

Samantha Higham, Senior Administration Officer

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 9th September 2025

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Advertised: 25 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time