Staff Specialist - Genetic Pathology - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (eCred)

Selection Criteria

1. Current medical practitioner registered or eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Genetic Pathology, or an equivalent specialist qualification recognised under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to receive Fellowship within six months of the closing date are eligible to apply.
2. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
3. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
4. Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
5. 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.
6. Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Genetic Pathology, with ability to apply principles of evidence-based medicine to clinical and laboratory practice, and to contribute to the advance of biomedical science.
7. In depth understanding of genomic bioinformatics principles as they apply to genomic DNA testing, with demonstrated experience in molecular genetics DNA research.
8. Demonstrated track record and/or qualifications suitable for an academic title with an affiliated university or research institute, enabling teaching and research collaboration beyond traditional hospital settings.

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 PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified 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.

The position requires 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Prof Ronald Trent, Clinical Director of Medical Genomics, NSWHP - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on Ronald.Trent@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 15 February 2026