Pharmacy Assistant/Senior Pharmacy Assistant

DescriptionAbout the roleAs an Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy (AHA1/AHA2), you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality pharmacy services across SA Health. Working as part of a collaborative and patient-focused team, you'll assist with the dispensing and distribution of medications, packaging pharmaceuticals, and ensuring efficient inventory management to support optimal patient care. Our pharmacy assistants are based across our three sites at Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Hospital and the Repat Health Precinct at Daw Park. A rotation is in operation offering staff the opportunity to work in all areas of our service including dispensary, clinical services and production.At the AHA1 level, you'll be supported through training and supervision to develop your technical knowledge and skills, with progression to AHA2 upon successful completion of a relevant Certificate III or after six months of continuous employment. At the AHA2 level, you'll take on greater responsibility, contributing to daily workload organisation, technical staff training, and assisting with the ordering or preparation of pharmaceuticals to maintain the smooth operation of the pharmacy service.About YouYou are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations. Eager to learn and grow within a healthcare setting, you demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills, and take pride in providing high-quality service that contributes to patient care.Learning and Teamwork: Willing to develop new skills under supervision, with the ability to work collaboratively and follow clear instructions within a structured team environment.Attention to Detail: Strong arithmetic, organisational and written communication skills, ensuring accuracy and reliability in dispensing, documentation and stock management.Technical and Physical Capability: Competent in manual and technical tasks, including data entry and handling pharmacy supplies safely and efficiently.Professional Awareness: Understanding of confidentiality, ethical practice, and the role of pharmacy assistants in supporting clinical teams within SA Pharmacy.About UsStatewide 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 OfferAttractive salary packaging availableStrong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South AustraliansOpportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sitesDiversity And InclusionStatewide 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 InformationPlease 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: 921771Enquiries ToSamantha HighamPosition: Senior Administration OfficerPhone: 8204 4400E-mail: Samantha.higham@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Friday 5th December 2025