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• Senior Pharmacist – Emergency Department
• SA Pharmacy - CALHN
• Salary AHP-3 - $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing, Permanent role 

About the role

This is an opportunity to join CALHN Pharmacy in a Senior Pharmacist – Emergency Department role. You will be working with an established team of pharmacists to provide clinical pharmacy services in a seven-day, extended hours (8:45am to 9pm) service rostered across three shift per day.  

The role supports patient and medication safety through patient-centred care and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will be supported to complete Partnered Pharmacist Medication Prescribing if successful. You will apply critical thinking to the clinical decision-making process and have a high level of attention to detail with a commitment to your own professional development and learning. More broadly you will be part of CALHN Pharmacy with access to the full range of expertise available in our dispensing, electronic medication management, manufacturing, investigational drugs, clinical, and medication governance teams.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our team, providing high-quality pharmacy services and leadership within a hospital setting.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications & Registration – Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

• Skills & Abilities – Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience – Extensive hospital pharmacy practice experience, including leadership, supervision, and management responsibilities.

• Knowledge & Competence – In-depth knowledge of pharmacy practice, relevant codes and standards, with the ability to educate, train, and drive service improvement.

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.
• 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: 913075

Enquiries to:

Name: Cameron McDonald

Position: Associate Director of Pharmacy, CALHN

Contact: 08 7074 0114 or 0439 684 884

Email: Cameron.McDonald@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 12 September 2025

Attachments

 913075 RD AHP3 Senior Pharmacist.pdf

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