Senior Pharmacist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108, $116,216.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations SA
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 15 hours per week up to 30 Jun 2027

About the role

As a Senior Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the operations of a designated pharmacy area, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality pharmaceutical services. You will provide expert clinical and therapeutic advice to patients, medical staff, nurses and other health professionals, supporting the optimal use of medicines in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards and best-practice guidelines. Your clinical insight and leadership will contribute to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based medication management and a commitment to quality use of medicines.

You will utilise your advanced knowledge and independent professional judgement to manage and oversee a comprehensive range of pharmacy services. This includes dispensing, medicines information, clinical review, and therapeutic support, while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. As a key member of the pharmacy leadership group, you will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, mentor junior staff and contribute to the ongoing development of safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical practices that enhance the standard of care across the health service.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated pharmacist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care. With a deep understanding of hospital pharmacy practice, you demonstrate exceptional leadership, problem-solving and communication skills, complemented by a passion for continuous improvement and clinical excellence. You thrive in dynamic healthcare settings where collaboration, precision and innovation are key to achieving the best outcomes for patients and the wider health service.

In this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications & Professional Registration
  Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current or eligible registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Clinical & Leadership Expertise
  Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice, with proven leadership, supervisory or management capability to guide staff and enhance service quality.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  Strong ability to research, analyse and interpret data, implement improvement strategies and make sound decisions within complex clinical environments.

• Communication & Collaboration
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams, and proven capability in training and mentoring others.

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. 

Job ref: 920883

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 28th November 2025

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 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role

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