Staff Specialist

NSW Health Pathology is coordinating a State-wide joint recruitment process for all of our Staff Specialist vacancies in the specialty of Anatomical Pathology. Candidates will only need to apply once to be considered for all of the vacancies listed below.

There are 12.3 FTE Staff Specialist vacancies advertised as part of this State-wide process. All of the positions are Permanent.

*Positions advertised as part of this process may be Full Time or Part Time. Where a Full Time position is advertised, appointments on a fractional basis may be negotiated between the candidates, Clinical Directors and Directors of Operations.

We are currently recruiting to the vacancies below but there will be more opportunities arising in NSW Health Pathology in the future. We intend to create an Eligibility List as part of this recruitment process. Candidates who are placed on the Eligibility List can be contacted for future vacancies as they arise.

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

Below are the NSW Health Pathology Labs with vacancies as part of this recruitment. If you are interested in discussing the opportunity at any of these sites in particular, please contact the relevant person below.

REGIONAL:

1. For COFFS HARBOUR, contact Dr Tony Dill

2. For DUBBO, contact Dr Wieslawa Wielebinski

3. For JOHN HUNTER, contact Dr Ricardo Vilain

4. For WAGGA WAGGA, contact Dr Jeff Donlon

5. For WOLLONGONG, contact Dr Vanita Bhargava

METROPOLITAN:

6. For CONCORD, contact A/Prof Charles Chan

7. For GOSFORD, contact Dr Kenneth Tang

8. For LIVERPOOL, contact Professor Soon Lee

9. For NEPEAN, contactDr Stuart Adams at

10. For WESTMEAD, contactA/Prof Elizabeth Salisbury

About Anatomical Pathology in NSWHP

NSW Health Pathology is the largest Anatomical Pathology public service provider in Australia, employing over 160 Anatomical Pathologists across the State.

Our team of Anatomical Pathology Staff Specialists work at laboratories at public hospitals providing high quality diagnostic, consultative and on-call specialty services for public hospital patients and those at some private hospitals and GP practices.

We provide a full range of integrated comprehensive Histopathology and Cytopathology services including Immunohistochemistry and Molecular Pathology, as well as a statewide non-coronial autopsy service.

Our expert team of pathologists provide second opinions, actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, teach Anatomical Pathology trainees and medical students, have affiliations or conjoint appointments with universities and are world-renowned researchers.

Many of our Anatomical Pathologists are internationally recognised in their area of expertise having edited or authored chapters in the definitive World Health Organisation classifications of tumours.

Click this link to visit our Careers page for Anatomical Pathologists.

Employment in Rural and Regional Labs

Employment with NSW Health in Rural and Regional areas is rewarding and well-supported. You will play an crucial role in a dedicated team, where the impact of your work will be directly felt within the community. Working in smaller laboratory settings offers the opportunity to develop your skills more rapidly, gain hands-on experience, and advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Find out more about additional support available for working in Rural and Regional NSW through this link.

Selection Criteria

1. 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.
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, technical expertise and practical reporting skills within the specialty of Anatomical Pathology, including subspecialty expertise or willingness to undertake subspecialisation.

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.

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

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 applicable to these positions.
4. Click here for Salary Package. Please ask your contact for more details on the Right of Private Practice and additional incentives for our Regional positions pertinent to the location you are seeking employment with.
5. Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply.

Applications Close: 17 September 2025