SA Health
Job reference: 941981
Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA Pharmacy

• AHP3 $112,139 to $120,284 p.a + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• An additional salary attraction package for the successful candidate can be negotiated. This will be paid on top of the above salary for a period of 2 years.
• SA, Port Augusta
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

Join SA Pharmacy as a Senior Pharmacist and play a key role in leading the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide expert clinical advice, medicines information and therapeutic guidance to patients, medical staff and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the safe, effective and cost-conscious use of medicines. You will also contribute to service leadership, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of pharmacy practice.

This rewarding role combines advanced clinical practice with team leadership and service development. Based in Port Augusta, you will enjoy the benefits of regional living in the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and Outback South Australia. With stunning natural landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture, outdoor adventures and a welcoming community, Port Augusta offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle.

About You

You are an experienced pharmacist who combines strong clinical expertise with a passion for leadership, service improvement and delivering exceptional patient care.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Board registration

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience and clinical expertise

• Lead service improvements and support multidisciplinary teams

• Mentor, educate and develop pharmacy staff and students

• Apply sound judgement, problem solving and communication skills

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.

• Regional Incentive Payment: Rewarding your impact in regional communities with an annual payment of up to $1,765 for eligible MMM4 locations, in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025.

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: 941981

Enquiries to:     

Sally Brown, Senior Project Officer

E-mail: sally.brown@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 30th July 2026

Attachments

 941981 SA Pharmacy AHP3 Senior Pharmacist Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

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Applications close: 30/07/2026 11:55 PM

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.