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Senior Pharmacist - Clinical

Job no: 926701
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA
SA Pharmacy - CALHN Pharmacy
Salary AHP-3 $108,347 - $116,216p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Multiple part time and full time vacancies up to 28/2/27

About the role

As a Senior Pharmacist, you will lead the organisation, management and operation of a designated pharmacy area, delivering a comprehensive range of high-level pharmacy services. You’ll exercise independent judgement to provide medicines information, therapeutic advice and professional guidance to patients, medical and nursing staff, and other health professionals, ensuring all services align with hospital policies, divisional procedures, and professional standards.

This is a pivotal role focused on optimising patient outcomes through the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of pharmaceuticals. You will implement strategies that enhance the quality use of medicines while supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy practice within the hospital.

About You

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced pharmacist who can lead, inspire and contribute to high-quality pharmacy services in a hospital setting.

Registered pharmacist with extensive hospital pharmacy experience and strong technical knowledge
Excellent communication, problem-solving and data analysis skills
Demonstrated leadership, supervision and team collaboration abilities
Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines

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.
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: 926701

Enquiries to:

Cameron McDonald

Associate Director Pharmacy, CALHN

Phone: 7074 0114
E-mail: cameron.mcdonald@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 22 March 2026

Attachments

Download File 926701 RD Senior Pharmacist - Clinical.pdf

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Advertised: 06 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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Position	Job No.	Location	Closes
Senior Pharmacist - Clinical	926701	Adelaide CBD	22 Mar
Lead pharmacy services and improve patient outcomes. Apply now to join our hospital pharmacy team.

Position	Job No.	Location	Closes
Senior Pharmacist - Clinical	926701	Adelaide CBD	22 Mar
Lead pharmacy services and improve patient outcomes. Apply now to join our hospital pharmacy team.

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