Senior Pharmacist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108, $116,216.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Various Locations, SA
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health pharmacist to gain an ongoing position within the CALHN Pharmacy Department.  The Senior Pharmacist- Mental Health may rotate across all CALHN sites as a member of the Mental Health team, supported by the Mental Health Team Leader and Deputy Director.

As a Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services that support safe and effective patient care. You will be responsible for the organisation, management, and operation of your designated pharmacy area, providing expert medicines information, therapeutic advice, and clinical support to patients, medical, nursing, and allied health staff. Your independent and professional judgement will ensure the highest standards of practice are maintained in line with hospital and divisional policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will contribute to the optimisation of patient outcomes by promoting the safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of pharmaceuticals. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to implement strategies that enhance medication safety and quality use of medicines across the hospital, ensuring excellence in clinical practice and continuity of care.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated Pharmacist with a passion for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmacy services. With strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset, you take pride in driving continuous improvement and ensuring excellence in patient care through sound clinical judgement and professional expertise.

• Qualified and Registered: Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and are registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Experienced and Knowledgeable: Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, supported by comprehensive knowledge of professional standards, codes of practice, and clinical service delivery.

• Organised and Analytical: Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, and interpret data, manage complex workloads, and meet tight deadlines with precision and attention to detail.

• Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to lead, supervise, and educate staff, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

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: 919380

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 14th November 2025

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