Strategic Pathology Partnership Manager

• Role title: Strategic Pathology Partnerships Manager

• Role type: Max term contract full time (2 Years)

• Role grade: HSM Level 3

• Department and location:  SydPath, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary:  $127,150 - $144,444 + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role
SydPath is a leading pathology service based at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, providing high-quality diagnostic and clinical trial services across NSW.
 

The Strategic Pathology Partnerships Manager will drive SydPath's growth strategy across private practice pathology and contract services, including clinical trials, by building strategic partnerships, securing new commercial opportunities, and overseeing best practice in contract governance.
 

This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic growth in pathology within one of Australia's most respected healthcare organisations.

You Will:

• Lead and implement business development strategies to grow SydPath's presence in private practice pathology and clinical trials.

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key organisations to unlock new commercial and research opportunities.

• Oversee contracts, tenders and commercial risk management to drive profitability and safeguard long-term success.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to promote new technologies and ensure outstanding customer experience.

• Represent SydPath at industry events to build brand presence and stay ahead of emerging market trends.

About you

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Proven track record of delivering business growth in the pathology sector, including involvement in clinical trials and new laboratory technologies.

• Extensive experience in contract management, compliance, and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and delivering strategic initiatives across complex healthcare environments.

• Current NSW driver's licence and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

For more information, please contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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