Job no: 941977
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
AHP4 $123,048 to $133,957 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
An additional salary attraction package for the successful candidate can be negotiated. This will be paid on top of the above salary for a period of 2 years.
SA, Port Augusta 5700
Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
Join SA Pharmacy as a Regional Lead Pharmacist in Port Augusta and lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services across the region. You'll oversee the day-to-day management of pharmacy services and associated sites, providing strategic, clinical and operational leadership while ensuring safe, cost-effective medication management aligned with SA Pharmacy and Regional Local Health Network priorities.
This influential role combines advanced clinical practice with workforce leadership, service development and statewide collaboration. You'll lead and mentor pharmacists, technicians, interns and students, oversee education and workforce capability, manage departmental resources and contribute to medication safety, policy development and strategic initiatives. Based in Port Augusta, you'll enjoy the benefits of regional living in the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and Outback South Australia, with spectacular natural landscapes, rich cultural experiences and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
About You
You are an experienced pharmacy leader who thrives on developing people, driving service excellence and improving medication management across regional healthcare services.
- Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Board registration
- Lead pharmacy teams and regional service delivery
- Mentor pharmacists, interns, students and support staff
- Drive medication safety, quality and 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.
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.
Regional Incentive Payment: Rewarding your impact in regional communities with an annual payment of up to $1,765 for eligible MMM4 locations, in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025
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: 941977
Enquiries to:
Sally Brown, Senior Project Officer
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Monday 20th July 2026
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Advertised: 06 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
