Staff Specialist

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Specialty**: Anatomical Pathology
**Facility**:Wagga Wagga Health Service
**Hours Per Week**: up to 40*
**Requisition ID**: REQ508043
**Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click**here**to apply.**

This position has been declared as Area of Need per NSW Health Policy Directive PD2021_007. Click this link for more information relating to the Area of Need Program.

**About the Role**
Are you a passionate and experienced Specialist in Anatomical Pathology looking to make a real impact? Wagga Wagga Health Service is seeking a Staff Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team, where you’ll provide high-quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural, and on-call services. You’ll also play a key role in teaching, research, and driving quality improvement activities, all while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

As a Staff Specialist, you’ll help maintain the high standards of care that our community deserves and foster an academic atmosphere that supports innovation, development, and continued learning.

**What We Offer**
- Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.
- Participate in research, teaching, and continuous professional development.
- Fractional appointments may be considered based on negotiations with the Clinical Director.
- Experience the beauty of Wagga Wagga - a vibrant community offering a unique balance of work and lifestyle.
- Utilise The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community and role

**Where You'll be Working**

Discover the charm of Wagga Wagga - the heart of New South Wales, perfectly nestled between Sydney and Melbourne. As the largest inland city in the state, Wagga Wagga is a vibrant hub for commerce, education, and culture. Whether you're drawn to its thriving arts scene, scenic botanical gardens, or local sports culture, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the rich Indigenous history and explore nearby vineyards offering unique wine experiences.

With a seamless blend of modern conveniences and stunning natural landscapes, Wagga Wagga is an ideal place for you and your family to call home. Feel welcomed by its close-knit community and enjoy the perfect balance of urban living and nature's beauty.

For more information about living in Wagga Wagga, please follow **Is Wagga Wagga, NSW a good place to live? | Living in Regional Australia**

**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 by February 2026 are encouraged 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 within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology.

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.

** 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
- Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice applicable to this position
- Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.

Applications Close: This is a rolling advertisement and if there are any unfilled positions, the advertisement will remain open up to 19 December 2025.