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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA - 5000

• AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 (pro-rata + Salary Packaging and Superannuation Benefits)
• Location: SA Pharmacy
• Part-time Contracted Role 4 Aug 2025 to 4 Oct 2026

About the role

The Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) is expanding in Regional South Australia to increase clinical trial access for regional SA patients and looking for a Senior Pharmacist to support the team. The role can be based virtually, with a need to visit sites in regional South Australia as needed. 

The role of the pharmacist in the Teletrial team include:

o Develop a comprehensive guideline outlining the process for obtaining approval for clinical trials in each of the 6 rLHNs, including RSS and local LHN ethics research and governance approval

o Collaborate with ATP-SA to conduct feasibility assessments of pharmacy-related considerations for regional hospitals, to supply medicines

o Establish a clinical trials medicines ordering and dispensing procedure 

o Address importation and logistical considerations for clinical trials pharmaceutical products

o Identify and implement Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for regional pharmacy staff

o Create training packages to ensure appropriate education of regional pharmacy staff in GCP

o Serve as the primary contact for medication governance-related teletrials

SA Pharmacy is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services within a specialised area of hospital practice. In this pivotal role, you’ll exercise professional autonomy and high-level decision-making to optimise patient outcomes through safe, effective, and evidence-based medication management. Working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams, you’ll deliver expert pharmaceutical advice and drive quality improvement initiatives across the service.

This position also provides mentorship and professional leadership to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students, while contributing to research, education, and clinical governance. You'll play a key role in ensuring policy compliance, promoting service excellence and supporting a culture of continuous improvement within SA Pharmacy's state-wide network. If you're passionate about patient-centred care and leading innovation in clinical pharmacy, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About You

You are a skilled hospital pharmacist who thrives in a leadership role, bringing both clinical expertise and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration as a pharmacist

• Significant hospital pharmacy experience, including leadership and mentoring responsibilities

• Proven ability to deliver high-level pharmaceutical care and manage complex medication regimens

• Working With Children Check (WWCC), National Police Clearance (NPC), and compliance with immunisation requirements required

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: 910689

Enquiries to:

Name Peter Slobodian 

Telephone: 0401 123 822

Email: Peter.Slobodian@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 15th August 2025

Attachments

Role description link

910689 - Senior Pharmacist.pdf

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