Senior Pharmacist

Job no: 917667

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108, $116,216.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Bedford Park SA, 5042
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 3 Jul 2026

About the role

As a Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in the organisation, management and operation of the renal pharmacy service, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive and high-quality pharmacy services. You will exercise independent and professional judgement in providing expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, as well as to medical, nursing and other health professionals, in line with hospital policies, divisional procedures and professional pharmacy standards.

This role is central to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients through the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. By implementing evidence-based strategies and fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to a culture of excellence in patient care, while supporting the hospital's commitment to high-quality, sustainable and patient-focused healthcare.

About You

You will be an accomplished Pharmacist who brings clinical expertise, strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to patient-centred care. With a proven track record in hospital pharmacy practice, you will demonstrate professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

• Qualifications – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Skills and Attributes – Highly developed communication and public relations skills, strong organisational ability, proven problem-solving capacity, and leadership in driving service improvement.
• Experience – Extensive hospital pharmacy practice experience, with supervisory, leadership or management responsibilities.
• Knowledge – Technical competence in pharmacy practice, supported by a thorough understanding of professional standards, codes of practice and contemporary healthcare requirements.

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: 917667

Enquiries to:

Sally Brown

Position: Office Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24th October 2025

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Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time