Deputy Director RHP - SA Pharmacy

Lead the delivery of professional pharmacy services at the Repat Health Precinct (RHP) in addition to having portfolios of the SA Pharmacy DASSA Services and working with the Lead Pharmacist SAVAD- Pharmacy Service to help deliver safe, effective and responsive care. As Deputy Director, you will manage the day-to-day pharmacy service at RHP, coordinate staff and resources, and guide improvements in medication management. You will combine advanced pharmacy practice with operational and strategic leadership to support high-quality, cost-effective services and contribute to SA Pharmacy’s strategic priorities.

Working closely with the Director of Pharmacy, fellow pharmacy leaders, medical and nursing teams, and other health professionals, you will strengthen continuity of care and the quality use of medicines. You will support pharmacists, assistants, technicians, interns and students through supervision, education and development, while contributing to medication governance, policy, quality improvement and research.

You are an experienced hospital pharmacist who brings sound clinical judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to lead people and improve services. You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent and registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Appointment requires unconditional AHPRA registration as a pharmacist.

• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience, with professional competence in dispensing, distribution, patient counselling and contemporary pharmacy practice, codes and standards.

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervising and developing staff, leading change and coordinating resources to maintain effective services.

• Strong communication, relationship-building and analytical skills, with experience teaching pharmacy graduates, undergraduates and other health professionals, previous involvement in research, and the ability to manage competing priorities under limited direction.

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.

• Please 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. 
• Immunisation risk category: Category B.

 955777 - RD for Deputy Director RHP - SA Pharmacy.pdf

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Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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