Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology - Various Locations (eCred)
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NSW Health Pathology is coordinating a State-wide joint recruitment process for all of our Staff Specialist vacancies in the specialty of Anatomical Pathology. Candidates will only need to apply once to be considered for all of the vacancies listed below.
There are multiple Staff Specialist vacancies advertised as part of this State-wide process. There are Permanent and Temporary positions available.
Positions advertised as part of this process may be Full Time or Part Time. Fractional appointments for Full Time positions may be negotiated between the candidates, Clinical Directors and Directors of Operations.
We are currently recruiting to vacancies at the below sites, with the possibility that opportunities may arise at additional sites within NSW Health Pathology.
Applications for these positions will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.
Below are the NSW Health Pathology Labs with vacancies as part of this recruitment. If you are interested in discussing the opportunity at any of these sites in particular, please get in touch with the relevant contact as listed below.
Please click here to submit your site preferences for this recruitment. Please note that your preferences will not be used to determine the outcome of your interview and will not be shared with the Selection Panel until interviews are finalised and outcomes are confirmed with the NSW Health Pathology Medical Workforce Unit.
REGIONAL:
1. For COFFS HARBOUR, contact Dr Tony Dill at tony.dill@health.nsw.gov.au
2. For DUBBO, contact Dr Than-Htike Oo at thanhtike.oo@health.nsw.gov.au
3. For JOHN HUNTER (including Perinatal Anatomical Pathology), contact Dr Ricardo Vilain at ricardo.vilain@health.nsw.gov.au
4. For ORANGE, contact Dr Jennifer Wang at jennifer.wang1@health.nsw.gov.au
5. For WAGGA WAGGA, contact Dr Kirstin McKenzie at kirstin.mckenzie@health.nsw.gov.au
6. For WOLLONGONG, contact Dr Vanita Bhargava at vanita.bhargava@health.nsw.gov.au
METROPOLITAN:
7. For CONCORD, contact Dr Theresa Ly at theresa.ly@health.nsw.gov.au
8. For GOSFORD, contact Dr Kenneth Tang at kenneth.tang@health.nsw.gov.au
9. For LIVERPOOL, contact Prof Soon Lee at soon.lee@health.nsw.gov.au
10. For NEPEAN, contact Dr Mathumathi Vythianathan at mathumathi.vythianathan@health.nsw.gov.au
11. For NORTHERN SYDNEY, contact Dr Elizabeth Eykman at elizabeth.eykman@health.nsw.gov.au
12. For PRINCE OF WALES, contact Dr Trent Davidson at trent.davidson@health.nsw.gov.au
13. For ST GEORGE, contact Dr Constantine Theocharous at con.theocharous@health.nsw.gov.au
14. For WESTMEAD, contact A/Prof Elizabeth Salisbury at elizabeth.salisbury@health.nsw.gov.au
About Anatomical Pathology in NSWHP
NSW Health Pathology is the largest Anatomical Pathology public service provider in Australia, employing over 160 Anatomical Pathologists across the State.
Our team of Anatomical Pathology Staff Specialists work at laboratories at public hospitals providing high quality diagnostic, consultative and on-call specialty services for public hospital patients and those at some private hospitals and GP practices.
We provide a full range of integrated comprehensive Histopathology and Cytopathology services including Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology, as well as a statewide non-coronial autopsy service.
Our expert team of pathologists provide second opinions, actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, teach Anatomical Pathology trainees and medical students, have affiliations or conjoint appointments with universities and are world-renowned researchers.
Many of our Anatomical Pathologists are internationally recognised in their area of expertise having edited or authored chapters in the definitive World Health Organisation classifications of tumours.
Click this link to visit our Careers page for Anatomical Pathologists.
Employment in Rural and Regional Labs
Employment with NSW Health in Rural and Regional areas is rewarding and well-supported. You will play an crucial role in a dedicated team, where the impact of your work will be directly felt within the community. Working in smaller laboratory settings offers the opportunity to develop your skills more rapidly, gain hands-on experience, and advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Find out more about additional support available for working in Rural and Regional NSW through this link.
What you'll be doing
- The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Anatomical Pathology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.
Selection Criteria
- Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Anatomical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2027 are eligible to apply.
- Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge, technical expertise and practical reporting skills within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology, including subspecialty expertise or willingness to undertake subspecialisation.
- Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.
Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_005 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
These positions may require a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children's Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies.
Please Note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice applicable to these positions.
- Please ask your contact for more details on the Right of Private Practice and additional incentives for our Regional positions pertinent to the location you are seeking employment with.
- Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.
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Applications Close: 16 September 2026
