Deputy Director of Pharmacy

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pharmacy

• Salary: AHP4 - $123,048 - $133,957 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Role is based in the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) - Modbury Hospital, Modbury
• Full-Time, Temporary Role until November 2027

About the role

As Deputy Director of Pharmacy Services - Medicines Governance, Mental Health and Research, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day management and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and patient-responsive pharmacy services. Working closely with pharmacy and health service teams, you will provide comprehensive and complex professional services, support medication safety and quality improvement, and ensure contemporary pharmacy practice, policies and legislative requirements are upheld. You will lead, coordinate and develop professional, support, intern and student staff, creating a positive environment for learning, collaboration and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with strategic leadership and make a meaningful impact across SA Pharmacy and the broader health system. You will contribute to policy and service development, represent Pharmacy and the Local Health Network at state-wide and national forums, and lead or support key portfolios and workgroups aligned with SA Pharmacy strategic priorities. If you are an experienced pharmacy leader who is passionate about improving patient outcomes, developing people and shaping the future of pharmacy services, we invite you to join our team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced pharmacy leader who combines strong clinical expertise with a passion for people, service improvement and delivering better outcomes for patients.

• Qualified and registered: Bachelor of Pharmacy with current or eligible registration in Australia.
• Experienced leader: Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with proven leadership, management and multidisciplinary team skills.
• Strategic and innovative: Skilled in change management, research, data analysis and developing strategies to improve service delivery.
• People-focused communicator: Builds trust, communicates confidently and can educate, supervise and develop staff and students.

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.

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: 948561

Enquiries to:

Name: Alice Wisdom

Telephone: (08) 81612405

Email: Alice.Wisdom@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Attachments

 948561 RD AHP4 Deputy Director Pharmacy.pdf

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