Central Adelaide Local Health Network
* Statewide – SA
* SA Pharmacy - CALHN Pharmacy
* Salary AHP-3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Temporary up to 3/1/27 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week
About the role
As a Senior Pharmacist, you will lead the organisation, management and day-to-day operation of a designated pharmacy area, delivering a comprehensive, high-level range of operational pharmacy services. You'll exercise independent and autonomous judgement to provide expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, as well as to medical, nursing and allied health colleagues, in line with hospital and divisional policies, professional standards and best-practice guidelines. This is a pivotal role where your expertise and leadership will directly influence patient care across the service.
You will champion the optimisation of patient outcomes by implementing strategies that promote the quality use of medicines in a safe, effective and cost-conscious manner. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to continuous improvement, support safe medication practices and help shape pharmacy services that meet the evolving needs of the hospital and its patients. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing excellence in hospital pharmacy practice.
About you
You are an experienced and motivated Senior Pharmacist who brings strong clinical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
* Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) with current or eligible registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia
* Extensive hospital pharmacy experience with demonstrated leadership, supervisory or management capability
* Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a complex environment
* Proven ability to lead service improvement, supervise and educate staff, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
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
* Salary Benefits: Enjoy 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.
* Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
* Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
* Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
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:
Enquiries to:
Dale Thompson,
Associate Director Pharmacy, CALHN
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 25 January 2026
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