* Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support and Improvement – Office of the Chief Pharmacist
* Salary: $108,347 to $116,216 (Pro-Rata) – AHP3 – Part Time 0.5 FTE / Term Contract up to February 2027
Overview:
* Is a member of the Office of the Chief Pharmacist responsible to the Chief Pharmacist for the management and administration of medicines and technology programs and initiatives that promote systematic improvement in the safety, quality, and cost effectiveness of health care.
* Responsible for the organisation, management, and operation of services within statewide cancer chemotherapy within the Office of the Chief Pharmacist. The provision of a comprehensive high-level range of pharmacy services, to exercise independent and autonomous judgement in the provision of pharmacy services, medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients of the hospital as well as medical and nursing staff and other health professionals in accordance with hospital and divisional policies and procedures and professional standards and guidelines relating to pharmacy practice.
* The optimisation of outcomes for chemotherapy patients by implementing strategies to achieve the best possible quality use of pharmaceuticals in a safe and cost-effective manner and in accordance with hospital/LHN policy.
About us:
The Office of the Chief Pharmacist team works collaboratively in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and innovation. Your expertise will be valued, and your work will have a meaningful impact across the health system. You will have opportunities to contribute to statewide cancer chemotherapy initiatives and service improvements.
What we are looking for:
* Advanced clinical pharmacy expertise in oncology / haematology
* Strong leadership, organisational, and service-management capabilities
* Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound professional judgement
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills
* Commitment to improving medication safety and quality use of medicines across the health system
* A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Job ref:
Criminal History Screening Requirement
* A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries
Tracy Azmarli
Executive Assistant & Project Support Officer
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Application Closing Date
Saturday, 7 February 2026 – 11:55PM
Attachments
* Senior Pharmacist, Cancer Chemotherapy - Role
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