Staff Specialist

Staff Specialist - Immunopathology - Prince of Wales Hospital (eCred)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (0.4 FTE)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Specialty: Immunopathology
Facility: Prince of Wales Hospital
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ605059
Duration: Up to 3 years from Start Date.

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.

Overview

The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in immunopathology, 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.

Responsibilities

- Provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call immunopathology services.

- Participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities as appropriate to the Staff Specialist role.

Qualifications and Requirements

- 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 Immunopathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expected to obtain Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2026 are eligible to apply.

- Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.

- 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 contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in immunopathology.

Additional Information

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 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-childrencheck

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?

1. Click here for the Position Description

2. Find out more about applying for this position

3. Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice

4. Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Click here to apply.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr James Yun, Staff Specialist in Immunology and Allergy, James.Yun@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 6 October 2025

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