$108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + Super + Salary Sacrifice
- Salary AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full-time, Ongoing Role
About the role
As a Senior Pharmacist, you will lead the organisation and operation of the new Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (MHRU) at Modbury Hospital, ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive, high-level range of pharmacy services. You will exercise independent professional judgement to provide timely and expert medicines information, therapeutic advice, and clinical support to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals. Your expertise will help uphold hospital and divisional policies, procedures, and professional pharmacy standards, ensuring safe and effective practice.
In this role, you will be central to optimising patient outcomes through the promotion of the safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based use of pharmaceuticals. By implementing quality use of medicine strategies, you will contribute to improved clinical care and patient safety, while supporting broader hospital objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role where your skills and judgement directly influence patient care and health outcomes.
About You
You are a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care. With strong skilled competence in pharmacy practice, you thrive in complex clinical environments and bring both technical expertise and leadership to your work. Your ability to communicate clearly, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and guide and support colleagues will ensure you make a meaningful contribution to both patient outcomes and the broader pharmacy service.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration (or eligibility) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with proven leadership and management capability.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to supervise, train and support staff while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- An interest in Mental Health is desirable but not essential.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a public healthcare organisation serving health consumers and providing 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 wellbeing of South Australians.
What we offer
- Salary Benefits: 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: Paid recreation leave with leave loading applied.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport and an annual voluntary flu vaccination program for wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
Diversity and inclusion
SCSS supports a culture where employees feel they belong and are safe at work. The culture encourages all people to use their talents and 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.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
A health career with SA Health is about ensuring healthier, longer, and better lives for all South Australians. SA Health aims to strengthen primary health care, enhance hospital care, reform mental health care and improve the health of Aboriginal people. We employ IT staff, scientists, finance, and allied health professionals, among others. Join the dedicated, professional people in SA Health contributing to the wellbeing of South Australians.
Location: Strathalbyn, Fleurieu Peninsula & Kangaroo Island SA
Posting: 6d ago
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