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Medical Director
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Shape the Future of Pathology
NSW Health Pathology is actively seeking Staff Specialists to join our statewide service. We have current and upcoming vacancies across New South Wales and are looking for passionate specialist pathologists ready to make a real impact.

Interested?
Submit your Expression of Interest via this Microsoft Form or email our Medical Workforce Unit at NSWPATH-SMOServices@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss opportunities.
 

About NSW Health Pathology
Your expertise matters. As Australia’s largest public pathology and forensic service, we deliver over 100,000 clinical and scientific investigations every day, underpinning 70% of clinical decisions – from cancer care to critical emergency responses.

Our labs and collection centres are located across a state four times the size of the UK, offering more access to diverse roles, opportunities and world-class expertise.

This statewide footprint creates the rare opportunity to work at the grassroots of the local community you live in while being a part of a statewide team. You can live and work in the city or the country, the beach or the bush.

We’re also a proud diverse and inclusive employer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and LGBTQIA+ people.

Why join us as a Staff Specialist?

  • Clinical impact at scale: Influence patient care across hospitals, communities, and statewide health systems.
  • Leadership & research opportunities: Contribute to service development, mentor future specialists, and engage in translational research and innovation.
  • Teaching and training: Contribute to the education and teaching of trainees and medical students, and opportunities for university affiliations.
  • Collaborative excellence: Work alongside leading scientists, clinicians, and forensic experts in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Flexibility & benefits: Competitive remuneration, salary packaging, professional development and generous leave provisions
  • Values-driven culture: Our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety guides everything we do.

Click this link to find out more about careers and working with NSW Health Pathology.

More about our locations
NSW Health Pathology provides services across the whole State of NSW. Our locations with Staff Specialists include:

Coffs Harbour | Concord | Dubbo | Forensic Medicine Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong | Gosford | John Hunter | Liverpool | Nepean | Orange | Prince of Wales | Royal North Shore | Royal Prince Alfred | St George | Tamworth | Wagga Wagga | Westmead | Wollongong

Click this link to take a virtual look inside some of our Labs.

Employment in Rural and Regional Labs
Working in rural and regional labs is rewarding and well-supported. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop skills rapidly, and make a direct impact in your community.

There are several initiatives available specifically for supporting work in Rural and Regional NSW. You can find out more through:

  • This link to find out more about working with NSW Health Pathology in Rural and Regional labs
  • This link to learn more about how we can support your transition to working in Rural and Regional NSW through The Welcome Experience initiative

Expressing your interest
Submit your details via this Microsoft Form or email NSWPATH-SMOServices@health.nsw.gov.au. Our Medical Workforce Unit will contact you to discuss your experience, preferences, and future opportunities.

Please note: This process does not replace formal recruitment requirements under NSW Health Policy Directives.

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