Staff Specialist

4 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Pathology Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Employment Type
: Permanent Part Time (0.3 FTE)

Position
: Staff Specialist

Specialty
: Chemical Pathology

Facility
: Wollongong Hospital

Hours Per Week
: 12 hours

Requisition ID
: REQ610967

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 Chemical Pathology, 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 Chemical Pathology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expecting to receive 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 the specialty of Chemical Pathology.

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.
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
  • Find out more about applying for this position
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  • Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sandra Jones, Local Pathology Director, NSWHP - Illawarra Shoalhaven at

Applications Close: 19 October 2025

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