Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
- Working as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist in Geriatrics and Medical Specialties
- Team leader for General Medicine and Medical Specialty Team
- Salary: AHP3 - $108,347.00- $116,216.00p.a. + Managerial allowance + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Based within CALHN at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Full Time, Contracted Role up to 14 Jun 2026
About the role
As the Senior Pharmacist Team Leader, you will provide clinical services to the geriatric and medical specialties teams while also providing strategic and operational leadership to a dedicated team of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and administrative staff, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and patient-centred pharmacy service for the General Medicine, Geriatrics and Medical Specialties Team at TQEH. You will guide your team in implementing Medication Management directives, policies, procedures and guidelines, acting as a key point of contact for clinicians and service units on pharmacy-related matters. Through strong leadership, mentoring and support, you will optimise service outcomes, oversee training and development, and ensure staff competence through targeted practice reviews and performance development.
Working collaboratively with other team leaders, you will contribute to the delivery of safe and cost-effective drug therapy, upholding Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Standards of Practice and all relevant legal requirements. You will lead the development, evaluation and teaching of workplace policies and procedures, manage a designated portfolio that supports broader departmental goals, and undertake complex clinical and operational work within your area. This role also provides cross-departmental support to maintain consistent, accountable and high-quality medication management across the service.
About You
You are an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacy professional who brings strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills and proven leadership capability. You thrive in complex healthcare environments, demonstrate resilience and adaptability, and are committed to driving high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services. With the ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and support ongoing improvement, you are well-equipped to contribute to a dynamic pharmacy leadership role.
- Educational/Vocational Qualifications – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration or eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
- Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills; ability to work independently under broad direction; adaptability, flexibility and resilience; strong organisational and time-management skills; ability to analyse data, solve problems and manage change; proven capacity to lead service improvement; and competence in leading, supervising, educating and supporting pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff.
- Experience – Extensive hospital pharmacy experience supported by leadership, supervisory or management experience within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Previous experience in geriatrics, general medicine and medical specialties will be advantageous.
- Knowledge – Solid professional and technical competence in pharmacy practice and services, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes of practice, standards and regulatory 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.
Job ref: 921780
Enquiries to:
Cameron McDonald Associate Director Pharmacy, CALHN Cameron.McDonald@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 12th December 2025
Attachments
SA Pharmacy AHP3 Team Leader RD.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines