Senior Pharmacy Technician Services Coordinator

• SA Pharmacy
• Location: Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide CBD, SA
• Salary: AHA4 – $82,410 to $85,983 p.a. + superannuation and salary packaging
• Permanent full time – 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our pharmacy team and lead the Clinical Pharmacy Assistant and Technicians team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe and cost-effective drug therapy, achieving optimal patient outcomes in a dynamic and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include direct patient facing work to support the activities of the clinical pharmacists including workload prioritisation, obtaining best possible medication histories, medication supply and generating medication profiles. Working under the general direction of the Pharmacist responsible, you will manage a team of pharmacy assistants and technicians to coordinate and prioritise workloads, provide training to new staff, review staff performance and support the operational needs of the clinical pharmacy team and the broader pharmacy department.  This role involves managing complex workloads and representing the department on hospital and SA Pharmacy committees, driving improvements and innovation in pharmacy services. If you are eager to take your career to the next level and contribute to a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

You are an experienced hospital pharmacy technician leader who enjoys supporting others and improving high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Your ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and drive continuous improvement is complemented by excellent communication, organisational and technical skills. You are adaptable, detail-orientated, and dedicated to maintaining safe and effective pharmacy practices.

• A relevant Certificate IV or above, such as Project Management Practice, Leadership and Management or Business Administration, together with extensive hospital pharmacy experience.

• Extensive experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, complemented by effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, adapting to workplace needs with enthusiasm and drive.

• Demonstrated leadership, supervision and teaching skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance development and developing training and competency tools.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and experience using practice reviews, gap analysis and reports to improve services.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical terminology, dispensing and distribution methods, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, patient confidentiality principles, and proficiency in pharmacy software and Microsoft Office.

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.

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. 

• 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. 

 956010 - RD for Senior Pharmacy Technician Services Coordinator.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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