Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 897811
Location: 5540 - PORT PIRIE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- Statewide – SA
- Port Pirie Hospital
- Salary AHA-1 $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Salary AHA-2 $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent part-time working 30 hours per week
About the role
AHA-1 Join our dynamic Port Pirie Hospital Pharmacy team in a vital support role where you’ll play an important part in delivering a high-quality and comprehensive pharmacy service. In this position, you’ll assist with the dispensing and distribution of medications and help provide essential cashier and reception services for both inpatients and outpatients. You may also be involved in the preparation and manufacture of pharmaceuticals, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
This is an entry-level Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Level 1 position, ideal for someone passionate about starting a career in healthcare. The role is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience, with a clear path to progression. After successfully completing a relevant Certificate III or six months of continuous employment (whichever comes first), and with solid performance, you’ll have the opportunity to advance to AHA Level 2. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you!
AHA-2 We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a key role supporting the delivery of a comprehensive pharmacy service. In this dynamic position, you’ll be responsible for assisting with the dispensing and distribution of medications, packaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of pharmacy operations. Your contribution will directly support the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients, both in hospital and community settings.
This is a hands-on role that also offers the opportunity to assist in the ordering, preparation, and even manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. You’ll play an important part in training new staff and coordinating daily workloads, helping to maintain high standards and streamline service delivery. If you're passionate about healthcare, enjoy working in a team, and are ready to take on a role with variety and responsibility, we’d love to welcome you on board.
Qualifications
See role descriptions
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
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity 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 sites
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 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: 897811
Enquiries to:
Rebecca Taylor Position: Lead Pharmacist YNLHNPhone: 0886384540
E-mail: Rebecca.Taylor3@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 2 May 2025
Attachments
897811 RD AHA1.pdf
897811 RD AHA2.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
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.