Job no:

952884 Work type:

Full time Location:

Adelaide CBD Categories:

Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Public Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network – AHA1/2 Pharmacy Assistant/Senior Pharmacy Assistant Distribution Statewide Clinical Support Services | SA Pharmacy

Location: Adelaide CBD, SA 5000

Salary: AHA1/AHA2 – $67,979 p.a. + superannuation and salary

Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week

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 Support safe, timely medicine supply as a Pharmacy Assistant in Distribution within CALHN Pharmacy. Help deliver a comprehensive pharmacy service through medication distribution, dispensing support, pharmaceutical packaging and inventory management. Your accuracy and organisation will help ensure medicines are available when patients and clinical teams need them.

In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists, interns, students, pharmacy assistants and technicians, you’ll contribute to a collaborative service focused on quality medication management and positive patient outcomes. You’ll balance competing priorities, adapt to changing service needs and support the team to deliver reliable pharmacy services for inpatients and outpatients.

As part of a structured career pathway,

AHA Level 1

provides training opportunities, with progression to

AHA Level 2

upon successful completion of a

Certificate III qualification

or six months of continuous employment, subject to performance standards.

At the





AHA Level 2 , you will take on additional responsibilities, including

technical training of staff, organising daily workloads, and assisting with ordering and pharmaceutical preparation . This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a

dynamic and supportive environment , contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.

About You We are looking for a

motivated and detail-oriented Allied Health Assistant (AHA) – Pharmacy

who is eager to develop their skills and contribute to high-quality pharmacy services.

To be successful in this role you will:

Meet the qualification or training pathway for your level

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 practice

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

Bring sound arithmetic, data entry and technical skills

Prioritise tasks and follow safe pharmacy work procedures





AHA2 applicants must bring proven pharmacy experience and proficiency in pharmacy management software. AHA2 eligibility requires six months of relevant experience in SA Pharmacy or equivalent, as specified in the role description, or holding or undertaking a relevant Certificate III or higher qualification. Applicants will bring knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical terminology and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Please refer to the role description for the full requirements.

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 versatile 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

📌 Pharmacy Assistant/Senior Pharmacy Assistant Distribution (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide