Lab Haematologist

**Reference Number**:2948

**Category**:Medical

**Department**:Pathology

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About Austin Pathology**
- The Austin Pathology service is comprehensive, and consistent with the needs of a university tertiary teaching hospital, and the strategic directions of Austin Health. High volume tests and most complex low volume testing are performed at the Austin Hospital.

**About the role**
- This is a fixed-term, part-time position to provide relief for a staff member’s leave period. This Laboratory Haematologist - Molecular Diagnostics position is for 8 hours a week from May 2025 - Mid February 2026.
- The Consultant Laboratory Haematologist - Molecular Diagnostics will help in the routine reporting of molecular testing results. This position also includes involvement in the development and validation of new assays, policies and guidelines in Molecular Haematology laboratory. There is an expectation to be involved in the ongoing and new research projects in the molecular lab. In consultation with the Director Laboratory Haematology and the Supervising Molecular Haematologist, contribute to the strategic development of the Haematology Molecular Diagnostic service, to achieve a high quality and cost-efficient service.
- Laboratory Haematologist are expected to provide high level pathology services within their approved scope of practice as part of the pathology team at Austin Health under the Acting Director Laboratory Haematology.
- This position will also provide operational cover/oversight cover when the Supervising Molecular Haematologist is on leave.

**About you**
- To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

- Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
- Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of laboratory haematology
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities.
- Involvement in teaching and training of medical, technical and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
- Attendance and active involvement in relevant departmental, organisational and external meetings (i.e. college, association and national/international bodies).
- Demonstrates engagement, teamwork and collaboration.
- Have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Have demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to clinical governance.

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Tuesday 27 May 2025