Manager, Policy and Legislation

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide CBD is seeking a Manager, Policy and Legislation to participate in strategic management and administration of programs to improve safety, quality and cost effectiveness of healthcare in South Australia. The role supports development and implementation of policy governing medicine access and use as mandated by the Controlled Substances Act 1984.

The position leads the state’s involvement in advisory committees on medicines scheduling, supports medicine recalls, and acts as

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy required or equivalent.
• Eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia required.
• Experience in policy/legislation or clinical pharmacy practice is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic management and administration of programs and projects to improve safety, quality and cost‑effectiveness of healthcare.
• Develop and implement contemporary policy to control access and use of medicines in SA as legislated for in the Controlled Substances Act 1984.
• Provide executive support for committees and council activities related to medicines scheduling and recalls.

Education

Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent) giving eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Job description

Job no: 946242
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Policy, Project and Program Management

• Department for Health and Wellbeing –Clinical System Support and Improvement – Office of the Chief Pharmacist
• Salary: $123,048 to $133,957 (Pro-Rata)– AHP4 – Part Time (0.6 FTE) / Term Contract up to 6 Months with the Possibility of Extension

Overview:

• The Manager, Policy and Legislation is a key member of the Office of the Chief Pharmacist participating in the strategic management and administration of programs and projects that promote systematic improvement in the safety, quality and cost effectiveness of healthcare and health outcomes for all South Australians.
• The Manager, Policy and Legislation contribute to the safe, and effective use of medicines and therapeutic goods in South Australia through supporting development and implementation of contemporary policy to control access and use of drugs in South Australia as legislated for in the Controlled Substances Act 1984.
• The Manager, Policy and Legislation is responsible for the state’s involvement in the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling, supports medicines recalls and is the Executive Officer for the Controlled Substances Advisory Council.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 946242

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Condition

• A Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent), giving eligibility for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. is required for this position.

Enquiries

Tracy Azmarli
Executive Coordinator
Phone:[phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]

Application Closing Date

Friday, 4 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 946242 - Manager. Policy & Legislation - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines