Job no: 948955
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical, Project and Program Management, Regulation and Compliance
Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support and Improvement – Office of the Chief Pharmacist
Salary: $137,075 to $149,922 (Pro-Rata) – AHP5 – Part Time (0.5 FTE) – Term Contract up to 12 Months
Overview:
The Director provides leadership and strategic direction in regard to the development and implementation, oversight, governance and management of a range of Statewide medicines policy and programs to ensure best possible health outcomes for all South Australians.
The Director has a key role in providing professional and clinical advice and leadership for the development, co-ordination, implementation and review of medicines and pharmacy policy frameworks, strategies and legislation to promote the equity of access and quality and safety of medicines use across the State.
The incumbent supports the Chief Pharmacist in this role and is an integral member of the Office of the Chief Pharmacist, significantly contributing to the leadership, vision and strategic direction setting for the health portfolio and contributing to the attainment of objectives for SA Health.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
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Criminal History Screening Requirement
A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patent contact).
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Special Conditions
An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia is required for this position.
Enquiries
Tracy Azmarli
Executive Coordinator
Phone: 8204 1944
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 – 11:55 PM
Attachments
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Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
