SA Health Job reference: ****** Location: **** - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone 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 skilled 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 setting.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Job ref: ****** 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: ********* E-mail: ****** Application Closing Date Tuesday, 15 September *********:55 PM Attachments ****** - Director, Medicines Safety Quality - Clinical System Support and Improvement - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Applications close: 15/09/2026 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.

📌 Director, Medicines Safety & Quality (South Australia)
🏢 SA SA Health
📍 South Australia