Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – NOARLUNGA CENTRE 5168 - SA PHARMACY SALHN Salary: AHA3 - $$70,293 - $74,914 p.a. Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits Full Time, Permanent Role About the role The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is launching a brand new, purpose-built Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (MHRU) at Noarlunga Hospital (NH). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new service and team, helping to shape the future of mental health care in the community. MHRU is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide a supportive and recovery-oriented environment for consumers with high and complex needs. This role also provides an exciting opportunity to coordinate the management of clozapine across all SALHN sites, forming an integral part of the Pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams. This coincides with a brand new NH Pharmacy dispensary and broader workforce expansion to support the NH Uplift. In this hands-on and rewarding role, you will work under the guidance of the AHA or AHP Leader to deliver a high standard of pharmacy services across designated pharmacy units. Your work will span clinical support, dispensing, distribution, and pharmaceutical packaging, alongside inventory management and the preparation or manufacturing of medicines. You will also play a key part in organising daily workloads, monitoring quality standards, and providing technical training to staff, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the department. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work closely with supervisors, the multidisciplinary team, and the Pharmacy Manager(s) to support the safe, effective, and cost-conscious delivery of drug therapy. By contributing to the optimisation of patient care and outcomes, your role will have a meaningful impact on both individual patient journeys and the broader healthcare service. This is an opportunity to bring your technical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality into a dynamic and supportive team environment. About You You are a skilled and motivated pharmacy professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-focused services. With proven expertise across multiple areas of pharmacy practice, you bring a balance of leadership, teamwork, and hands-on technical ability to every aspect of your work. Hold a relevant Certificate IV or higher qualification, with demonstrated competence in at least two pharmacy practice areas and strong technical, arithmetic, and communication skills. Bring extensive hospital pharmacy experience, including supervising, teaching, coaching, and training staff, with proficiency in pharmacy management software, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Word. Possess sound organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical products, dispensing and production methods, regulatory frameworks, and ethical practice, with a commitment to continual learning and safe work practices. 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: 912877 Enquiries to: Samantha Higham Telephone: 8204 4400 Email: Samantha.higham@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Monday 1st September 2025 Attachments 912877 SA Pharmacy AHA3 Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
