SA Health
Job reference: 954913
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Statewide Clinical Support Services – SA Pharmacy
Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Pharmacy Assistant and Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Location: Women’s and Children’s Hospital, North Adelaide SA 5006
Salary AHA1 and AHA2 $67,979 p.a. (pro rata) including fixed allowance, + superannuation and salary packaging
Temporary from January 2027 to 31 December 2027, full-time and part-time positions available, various contract length/hours, possibility of ongoing career opportunities within SA Pharmacy.
About the Role
Play a practical part in patient care by helping medicines reach the people who need them. Join SA Pharmacy at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy colleagues to support safe, reliable medication supply, stock management and a welcoming service for patients.
At AHA1, you’ll build your pharmacy skills through supervised dispensing, distribution manufacturing support.
At AHA2, you’ll bring pharmacy experience to medication dispensing, inventory management, manufacturing and the daily workload, while helping train colleagues. Both levels offer the chance to make a valued contribution in a busy hospital pharmacy.
About You
Bring your attention to detail, people skills and willingness to learn to a team that supports safe patient care.
To be successful, you will:
- Work accurately with numbers, records and medication stock
- Communicate clearly and protect patient confidentiality
- Organise tasks and follow safe work procedures
- Meet the experience or training requirements for your level
AHA1: No formal qualification is required. You must be eligible and willing to undertake relevant Certificate III or higher training and bring experience in a service environment. Progression to AHA2 is available on completion of a relevant Certificate III or six months of continuous employment, whichever comes first, subject to the conditions in the role description.
AHA2: You must have six months of AHA1 experience in SA Pharmacy or equivalent, or hold or be undertaking a relevant Certificate III or higher qualification. You will also bring proven pharmacy experience, pharmacy software skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical terminology and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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 wellbeing 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 growth: Build practical hospital pharmacy skills and share knowledge with experienced pharmacy colleagues.
- Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave, with applicable leave loading.
- Health and fitness benefits: Access 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: Access confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
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 descriptions 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 descriptions.
Job Ref: 954913
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.
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