Job no: 917000
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy - Bedford Park SA, 5042
- Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator - Manufacturing
- Salary: AHA4 - $79,623.00 - $83,075.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
As the Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dedicated team of support staff, intern pharmacists, and orientating and training pharmacists to ensure a high-quality and efficient pharmacy manufacturing service based at Flinders Medical Centre. Working under the guidance of the Pharmacist responsible for the area, you will coordinate and prioritise workloads, act as the key point of contact for staff and service users, and oversee practice reviews and staff development. This position also carries responsibility for ensuring compliance with workplace policies and procedures, while managing a large and diverse workload that demands both leadership and advanced technical knowledge.
In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider success of SA Pharmacy by actively representing the department on hospital and organisational committees, as well as supporting Pharmacy Managers to deliver safe, effective, and cost-efficient drug therapy for patients. This is a highly collaborative role where you will work closely with pharmacists and colleagues across the service, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and patient-centred care.
About You
You will be a motivated and skilled professional with a Certificate IV or higher, bringing strong leadership, technical expertise, and extensive hospital pharmacy experience. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous learning while ensuring safe, high-quality service delivery.
- Leadership & Communication – Demonstrated experience in supervising teams, mentoring staff, and communicating effectively across diverse cultural and professional groups.
- Technical & Clinical Knowledge – Proficient in pharmacy management systems, dispensing methods, pharmaceutical products, and applying PBS and GMP requirements.
- Organisation & Problem-Solving – Strong time management, report writing, and gap analysis skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving workplace needs and drive service improvement.
- Practical Skills & Professionalism – Excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and physical capability to meet workplace demands, combined with dedication to accuracy, learning, and patient-centred care.
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: 917000
Enquiries to:
Sally Brown
Position: Office Manager
Phone: 8204 6980
E-mail: sally.brown@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Monday 6th October 2025
Attachments
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 22 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time