Job no: 947560
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA
Salary: AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Location: SA Pharmacy, Adelaide CBD
Part time ongoing role; working 26.25 hours per week
About the role
As a Senior Pharmacist – Manufacturing, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality pharmacy manufacturing services that support safe, effective and patient-centred care across South Australia. You'll oversee the operation of the designated manufacturing service, applying your advanced clinical knowledge and professional judgement to optimise the quality, safety and cost-effective use of medicines while providing expert advice to healthcare professionals.
Working closely with pharmacists, technicians and multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide leadership, mentor staff and drive continuous improvement across pharmacy manufacturing services. This is an opportunity to shape service delivery, champion quality use of medicines and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes through innovation, and professional collaboration.
About You
You're an experienced pharmacist and confident leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality manufacturing services that make a real difference to patient care. You enjoy leading teams, solving complex challenges and working collaboratively to drive safe, innovative and efficient pharmacy services. To be successful in this role you will:
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, providing guidance, mentoring and support to deliver exceptional pharmacy services.
Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, building strong relationships and delivering expert professional advice.
Apply sound clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and attention to detail to manage competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, strong technical expertise, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice standards and a commitment to continuous improvement, quality use of medicines and patient-centred care.
Specific experience in hospital pharmacy manufacturing service(s) is highly desirable; pharmaceutical compounding experience is also highly valued, but not compulsory for the role.
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: 947560
Enquiries to:
Mark Habib, Business and Admin Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 7074 0115
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Monday, 1st September 2026
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Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
