Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Victor Harbor SA, 5211
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 27 Feb 2026

About the role

Southern Fleurieu Health Service is based at Victor Harbor within the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, 85km from the Adelaide CBD. The Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN encompasses three sub-regions including Gawler and the Barossa, the Adelaide Hills, and Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island sub-regions. SA Pharmacy provides pharmacy services via a Hub and Spoke model from the three Peri-Urban Hospitals in Gawler, Mt Barker and Southern Fleurieu Health Service.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Pharmacist to provide high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective pharmacy services for inpatients of the Southern Fleurieu Health service. In this role, you will play a vital part in optimising drug therapy and medication management, ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatment and continuity of medication management on discharge. You will provide expert drug and therapeutic advice to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, in line with hospital policies, SA Health guidelines, and State and Federal legislation.

As part of a collaborative healthcare team, you will contribute to a range of clinical and counselling services, supporting best practices in medication use. You will also work closely with professional and non-professional staff to enhance patient care and improve overall health outcomes. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional pharmacy services in a hospital setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The pharmacy team throughout Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN is incredibly welcoming and supportive, which has created a great environment for staff to develop and grow as health professionals.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services in a hospital setting. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team while also taking initiative when working independently.
• Technical Expertise & Organisational Skills - High level of attention to detail, accuracy, efficient organisation skills, excellence in medication management and patient counselling.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Legislation & Best Practices - A solid understanding of clinical pharmacy practice, patient counselling, and medicines information in line with relevant Pharmacy Acts and legislation.
• Experience & Adaptability - Experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy services with the flexibility and resilience to be able to adapt to change in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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: 901953

Enquiries to:

Caroline Earley

Telephone: 8393 1518

Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 15th May 2025

Attachments

901953 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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