Senior Pharmacist - Clinical Governance

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary benefits

Professional development

Annual leave

Health and fitness benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide seeks a Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Governance within the CALHN Pharmacy Medicines Governance, Teaching and Research team. You will lead medication safety initiatives, contribute to Drug & Therapeutics Committee activities, and drive NSQHS compliance across CALHN pharmacy services.

A strong track record in hospital pharmacy leadership and a commitment to evidence-based practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and eligible for registration.
• Extensive hospital pharmacy leadership experience.
• Strong communication and research skills.
• Ability to translate evidence into practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead medication safety initiatives and quality improvement.
• Support Drug & Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Contribute to NSQHS accreditation and governance.
• Provide expert medicines information and policy guidance.

Skills

Leadership in hospital pharmacy

Research-to-practice translation

Clinical governance

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Board registration

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 953103
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Senior Pharmacist Clinical Governance

Statewide Clinical Support Services | SA Pharmacy

• Location: Adelaide CBD and various CALHN sites, SA
• Salary: AHP3 – $112,139 to $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + superannuation and salary packaging
• Temporary up to 7/11/27 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week

About the role

The Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Governance is a member of the CALHN Pharmacy Medicines Governance, Teaching and Research team, with portfolios that may include Medication Safety, and Drug & Therapeutics Committee. The role works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support CALHN governance committees, including the Standard 4 Medication Safety Priority Care Committee and Drug & Therapeutics Committee, and contributes to NSQHS accreditation and continuous improvement across the Pharmacy Department and LHN.

The Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Governance is an advocate for safe, evidence-based and high-quality patient care, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities for improvement and translating evidence into practice. The role requires a pharmacist who demonstrates initiative, is proactive in identifying and leading change, and can effectively advocate for improvements in care and medication safety. A key focus is translating medication incident data, audit findings, emerging risks and current evidence into sustainable and evidence-based system improvements that enhance the safety and quality of patient care. Activities may include medication incident management, development and implementation of medication safety initiatives, formulary and procedure management and review, staff training, and leading quality improvement activities. Genuine interest and expertise in clinical governance, medication safety and improving patient outcomes are highly valued.

Strengthen safe, effective medicines use as a Senior Pharmacist in Clinical Governance with SA Pharmacy. Organise and deliver high-level pharmacy services, provide expert medicines information and therapeutic advice, and use your clinical judgement to support the best possible outcomes for patients. Help improve pharmacy practice through sound policies, professional standards and cost-effective medicine use. Work closely with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff, other health professionals and community care providers to support coordinated care. Guide and educate pharmacy colleagues, contribute to operational policy and service improvements, and use research and quality initiatives to strengthen practice. This temporary part-time role offers the opportunity to contribute your expertise across CALHN pharmacy services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent qualification
• Hold or be eligible for Pharmacy Board registration
• Bring extensive hospital pharmacy and leadership experience
• Communicate clearly and use research to improve services

Bring sound knowledge of pharmacy standards and codes of practice, the ability to supervise and educate staff, and strong organisational skills to prioritise complex work. Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and exercise independent professional judgement. Appointment is subject to unconditional registration with AHPRA as a pharmacist.

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 is subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This role is classified as Immunisation Risk Category B.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 953103

Enquiries to:

Cameron McDonald, Associate Director of Pharmacy
Telephone: [phone]

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.