Antimicrobial Surveillance Pharmacist Officer

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Public Health – Communicable Disease Control Branch, Infection Control
• Salary: $112,139 to $120,284 – AHP3 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The National Antimicrobial Utilisation Surveillance Program (NAUSP) is a major national initiative which resides within the Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB), SA Health. Under the direction of the Senior Project Pharmacist, the Antimicrobial Surveillance Pharmacist Officer contributes to the development, maintenance and application of the program. This involves liaison with, and education of, data contributors, conducting quality assurance on data submission, data analysis and production of surveillance reports. The incumbent may be required to coordinate specified projects as required. The incumbent also contributes to the improvement in antimicrobial use in Australian hospitals by supporting the initiatives of the Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Australia (AURA) surveillance program, of which NAUSP is a key program member.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 948187

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• An appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required for this position.
• Intra and inter-state travel may be required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• The incumbent may be required to participate in special projects, as directed.

Enquiries

Business Support PHD
Phone: 7425 7183
E-mail: Health.PHDBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 948187 - Antimicrobial Surveillance Pharmacist Officer - Role Description .pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines