Senior Pharmacist

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $108, $116,216.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Management Allowance
• Various Locations SA within the CALHN hospital network (Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital)
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced surgical clinical pharmacist to lead the surgical clinical pharmacy team in an ongoing position within the CALHN Pharmacy Department.  The Senior Pharmacist - Surgical Team Leader may rotate across the Royal Adelaide Hospital or The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, supported by the Deputy Director.

As the Senior Pharmacist Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a high-quality pharmacy service within your designated area. You will lead a committed team of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and administrative staff, providing clear guidance, mentoring and support to ensure Medication Management directives, policies and procedures are consistently applied. Acting as a central point of contact for clinicians and service units, you will help drive safe, effective and responsive pharmacy services, while overseeing staff training, development and performance to maintain excellence in practice.

Working collaboratively with fellow team leaders, you will contribute to complex departmental work, manage a dedicated portfolio and support the Deputy Directors of Pharmacy to ensure safe and cost-effective drug therapy that enhances patient outcomes. You will also lead the development, review and teaching of workplace policies and procedures, uphold AdPha Standards of Practice and ensure all legal and professional requirements are met. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the entire pharmacy service, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an accomplished and confident pharmacy professional who brings strong clinical expertise, polished communication skills and proven leadership capability. You thrive in dynamic healthcare settings, demonstrate resilience and adaptability, and are committed to driving high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services. With the ability to lead teams, guide service improvement and manage competing priorities, you are well prepared for a senior leadership role within a complex hospital pharmacy environment.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent), and registered or eligible for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Excellent communication and public relations skills; strong ability to work independently with sound judgement; adaptability, flexibility and resilience; strong organisational and time-management skills; capability in research, data analysis and problem-solving; proven leadership in change management and service improvement; and ability to supervise, educate and support staff across disciplines.

• Experience – Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice and demonstrated leadership, supervisory or management experience within multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge – High-level professional and technical competence in pharmacy practice, supported by comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes of practice, standards and legislative 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. 

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12th December 2025

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