Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA PHARMACY SALHN
* Salary AHA4 - $79,623 - $83,075 p.a. + Salary Packaging and Superannuation Benefits
* Full-time permanent
About the role
This is a standout opportunity to take a leadership role within SA Pharmacy's dynamic and progressive team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator, noting SA Pharmacy and the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) opened a brand new fit for purpose Noarlunga Hospital Pharmacy Dispensary as of October 2025. In this vital position, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily operations, supervising pharmacy technicians and support staff, and overseeing the efficient delivery of pharmacy services within a hospital setting. Working closely with pharmacists, students, and external stakeholders, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, people-centred team committed to high-quality patient outcomes across South Australia.
The Senior Pharmacy Technician Service Coordinator has overall responsibility for leading a team of support staff, intern pharmacist(s) and orientating and training pharmacist(s) and students in the designated area to ensure a quality pharmacy service is delivered.
Under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible for the designated areas the key functions of the role are to:
* coordinate delivery of high quality and timely service
* prioritise work of the available human resource to optimise service outcomes
* act as a point of contact for staff and students and customers of the service
* undertake practice reviews ensuring staff competence
* undertake performance review and development of staff
* provide leadership within the department for the development, review, evaluation and teaching of workplace policies and procedures
* manages a large and complex workload applying high levels of skills and knowledge across a broad range of activities
* contribute to and represents the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy Committees
* may represent SA Pharmacy on Committees
This position will work closely with the Pharmacist responsible for the area and works towards supporting the Pharmacy manager(s) to ensure the provision of safe and cost effective drug therapy achieving optimal outcomes for patients.
About You
You are an experienced pharmacy technician with a strong leadership presence, ready to mentor others and manage complex service delivery in a fast-paced clinical environment.
* Certificate IV (or above) in a relevant field such as Pharmacy, Business Admin or Leadership & Management
* Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital pharmacy operations and staff supervision
* Strong skills in training, auditing, inventory management, and technical pharmacy support
* Must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Clearance (NPC) and meet SA Health's immunisation 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
* 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.
* Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
* 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:
Samantha Higham, Office Manager
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E-mail:
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Sunday 25 January 2026
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