Statewide Clinical Support Services | SA Pharmacy

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Deputy Director, SA Pharmacy SALHN (Repat Health Precinct, DASSA, SAVAD-PS)

Repat Health Precinct, Daw Park SA 5041

AHP4 | $123,048–$133,957 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging

Full time | Temporary contract up to 30 June 2028

About the role

Lead the delivery of professional pharmacy services at the Repat Health Precinct (RHP) in addition to having portfolios of the SA Pharmacy DASSA Services and working with the Lead Pharmacist SAVAD- Pharmacy Service to help deliver safe, effective and responsive care. As Deputy Director, you will manage the day-to-day pharmacy service at RHP, coordinate staff and resources, and guide improvements in medication management. You will combine advanced pharmacy practice with operational and strategic leadership to support high-quality, cost-effective services and contribute to SA Pharmacy’s strategic priorities.

Working closely with the Director of Pharmacy, fellow pharmacy leaders, medical and nursing teams, and other health professionals, you will strengthen continuity of care and the quality use of medicines. You will support pharmacists, assistants, technicians, interns and students through supervision, education and development, while contributing to medication governance, policy, quality improvement and research.

About You

You are an experienced hospital pharmacist who brings sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to lead people and improve services. You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent and registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Appointment requires unconditional AHPRA registration as a pharmacist.

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with skilled competence in dispensing, distribution,



patient counselling and contemporary pharmacy practice, codes and standards.

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervising and developing staff, leading change and coordinating resources to maintain effective services.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and analytical skills, with experience teaching pharmacy graduates, undergraduates and other health professionals, previous involvement in research, and the ability to manage competing priorities under limited direction.

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.

• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to SCSS, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.

• 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 Perks: 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.

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.
- Immunisation risk category: Category B.

Job reference: 955777

Enquiries

Sharon Roberts, SALHN DTC and FIC Executive Officer
Telephone: (08) 7117 0***

Email: **************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27 November 2026

Attachments

955777 - RD for Deputy Director RHP - SA Pharmacy.pdf

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