Staff Specialist

2 days ago

Wollongong, Australia NSW Health Full time

**Employment Type**: Fixed Term Part Time (0.5 FTE*)
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Specialty**: Microbiology
**Facility**: Wollongong Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 20
**From** 16 February 2026 up to 1 November 2026
**Requisition ID**: REQ617058
- **Fractional appointments may be considered and must be negotiated with the Local Pathology Director, NSWHP - Illawarra Shoalhaven.**

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

**What you'll be doing**
- The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Microbiology, 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.

**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 Microbiology, 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 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 in the specialty of Microbiology.

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.

** Need more information?**
- Click here for the Position Description
- Click here for the Model scope of Clinical Practice
- Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.

**Applications Close: 13 November 2025

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