Senior Pharmacist Cancer Services And Quality Use Of Medicines

Description:

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Role is based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale SA, 5112
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 30 hours per week up to 22 Feb 2026

About the role

As the Senior Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the organisation, management, and daily operation and provision of clinical and quality use of medicines and governance services in Cancer. You will deliver a comprehensive range of high-level pharmacy services, exercising independent and autonomous judgement to provide expert medicines information and therapeutic advice to patients, medical, nursing, and allied health staff. Your work will ensure adherence to hospital and divisional policies, professional standards, and all relevant pharmacy practice guidelines.

In this key role, you will optimise patient outcomes by implementing strategies for the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of pharmaceuticals. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, provide ongoing support and education to colleagues, and collaborate across disciplines to maintain the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and drive excellence in patient outcomes.

About You

To excel in this role, you will demonstrate the following key attributes and qualifications:

• Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent, with registration (or eligibility) with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

  • Extensive experience in hospital pharmacy practice, with proven leadership or management capability.

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

  • Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and work autonomously.

• Professional Competence:

  • Sound knowledge of pharmacy practice, codes, and standards, with a demonstrated capacity for research, data analysis, and continuous service improvement.

• Teamwork & Leadership:

  • Proven ability to lead, supervise, and train others, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

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

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

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: 911585

Enquiries to:

Alice Wisdom

Telephone: 08 81612405

Email: Alice.Wisdom@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 13th August 2025

Attachments

SA Pharmacy AHP3 Role Description.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.