Job no: 943482
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (Role based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network)
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
Salary: AHP-3, $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Location: Elizabeth Vale, South Australia
Full Time, Permanent Role
About the role
As the Senior Pharmacist – ICU and Surgery, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert clinical pharmacy services within a dynamic and highly specialised healthcare environment. Working closely with medical, nursing and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide advanced medicines management, therapeutic advice and clinical expertise to support optimal patient outcomes across the intensive care unit and surgical services. This is an opportunity to apply your professional judgement, leadership and clinical knowledge to ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines while contributing to excellence in patient care.
In this rewarding role, you will take responsibility for the organisation and day-to-day operation of your designated pharmacy area, driving best-practice pharmacy services in line with professional standards, hospital policies and quality use of medicines principles. You will collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, assistants, interns and students, providing guidance and support while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence. If you are a motivated and experienced pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.
About You
You are an experienced and clinically skilled pharmacist with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and leading pharmacy services within a complex healthcare environment. You bring strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes.
Qualified and Registered Professional – Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) and are registered, or eligible for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Experienced Clinical Leader – Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with demonstrated leadership, supervisory or management expertise and a proven ability to drive service improvements and implement change.
Exceptional Communication and Teamwork Skills – Possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
Analytical, Organised and Results-Focused – Demonstrate strong problem-solving, research and data analysis capabilities, coupled with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to supervise, mentor and develop staff in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
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: 943482
Enquiries to:
Melissa Teo, Director of Pharmacy
Phone: (08) 8182 9240
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Sunday 19 July 2026
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Advertised: 03 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
