Lead Pharmacist – Medicines Safety (Part-Time)

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Palliative Care SA invites applications for a Lead Pharmacist – Medicines Safety to spearhead a statewide medicines safety program. This 0.5 FTE role drives system-wide improvements and champions safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across SA Health infrastructure.

The position leads evaluation of medicines safety incidents, sets priorities, and collaborates with diverse teams to implement statewide strategies.

Qualifications

• Lead Pharmacist responsible for statewide medicines safety program.
• Must hold registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• Experience in health system improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage statewide medicines safety program.
• Drive system improvements and patient-centred care.
• Analyse medicines safety incidents and implement improvements.
• Coordinate cross‑sector collaboration to enhance safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Medication safety

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Palliative Care SA invites applications for a Lead Pharmacist – Medicines Safety to spearhead a statewide medicines safety program. This 0.5 FTE role drives system-wide improvements and champions safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across SA Health infrastructure.

The position leads evaluation of medicines safety incidents, sets priorities, and collaborates with diverse teams to implement statewide strategies.