Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pharmacy
- AHA2 $67,979 to $67,979 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, 5011. Work at any CALHN Pharmacy site may be required
- Part Time, Permanent Role working 30 hours p/w
This role attracts a fixed allowance that ensures a minimum salary equivalent to AHA2 (third increment) pro-rated, based on the Undertaking as within the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.
About the role
This represents an exciting opportunity to join the CALHN Pharmacy team and help deliver a high-quality pharmacy service that supports safe and effective patient care across the hospital. This role will initially be based in a clinical pharmacy setting, with potential for rotation into other areas of CALHN Pharmacy. While working in a clinical pharmacy setting, you will provide assistance to clinical pharmacists to deliver safe and efficient patient care. In other CALHN Pharmacy settings, you may support the dispensing and distribution of medications, pharmaceutical packaging and inventory management while contributing to the smooth day to day operations of the pharmacy service.
In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, technicians, students and multidisciplinary healthcare teams within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will also assist with technical training, workload coordination and the preparation and ordering of pharmaceuticals, helping ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with professional standards.
About You
You are a reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant who enjoys working in a fast paced healthcare environment and takes pride in supporting safe, accurate and efficient pharmacy services. The successful applicant will:
- Have relevant pharmacy qualification or SA Pharmacy experience
- Use pharmacy systems and dispensing software confidently
- Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, squatting and reaching when handling stock
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in busy settings
- Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Communicate well and support safe pharmacy practices
- Demonstrate self-reflection skills and an ability to receive constructive feedback
- Have strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate compassion and an ability to communicate effectively with patients
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: 938819
Enquiries to:
Cameron McDonald, Associate Director
E-mail: [email protected]
11:55 pm, Tuesday 9th June 2026
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