Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
* Salary: ASO5 - $85, $95,413.00 p.a.+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Adelaide SA, 5000
* Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
As the Business & Administration Manager, CALHN, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality and contemporary Pharmacy Service across the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will provide strategic leadership and effective management of administrative, financial and human resource functions, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with hospital, state and national standards. This position is integral to driving service planning, project coordination and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and patient-centred outcomes.
You will lead a team of dedicated Administration Officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that supports the broader Pharmacy Service. With a strong focus on service evaluation, resource optimisation and innovation, you will help shape the administrative framework that underpins CALHN's commitment to safe, cost-effective and consumer-focused healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of South Australia's largest health networks and make a lasting impact within a dynamic, values-driven environment.
About You
You are an experienced and highly motivated leader with a strong background in managing administrative and operational services within complex environments. Your proactive approach, strategic mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement enable you to lead with integrity while fostering a high-performance culture. You are comfortable working autonomously and can effectively balance competing priorities, lead change, and engage stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams to drive results in alignment with organisational goals.
In this role, you will bring:
* Leadership & Management Expertise
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate diverse teams, develop staff capability, and drive high-level performance within a multidisciplinary setting.
* Strategic & Analytical Skills
Proven experience in business process improvement, change management, budget development, project management, and generating clear, actionable recommendations from detailed analyses.
* Communication & Interpersonal Excellence
Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to foster team spirit, liaise on complex matters, and advocate for service outcomes.
* Operational & Technical Proficiency
Deep understanding of public health systems, human resources practices, financial management, and advanced use of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and relevant databases.
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: 919520
Enquiries to:
Rebecca Larcombe
Position: Director of Pharmacy, CALHN
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Thursday 20th November 2025
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