Director Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health

Director Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive base salary

Professional development leave

Motor Vehicle Allowance

50% Attraction and Retention

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Director Pathology Queensland – Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking a Central Director for Haematology. This role leads a statewide diagnostic network, focusing on strategic direction, clinical governance and service improvement to ensure high-quality pathology services.

The position requires a medical qualification with FRCPA or equivalent and fellowship with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, plus a strong track record in laboratory leadership and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of a complex laboratory service at discipline level or strong potential to acquire needed skills quickly.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in training, teaching, research, investigation, and management.
• Knowledge of ISO 15189 and NPAAC Standards for accreditation across a statewide network.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Central Haematology Laboratory.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality statewide diagnostic services via governance, QA and service improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to optimise performance and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Quality governance

Laboratory management

Education

FRCPA or equivalent

Medical qualification

Tertiary Haematology qualification

Tools

ISO 15189

NPAAC Standards

Job description

DirectorPathology Queensland - Queensland Health

DirectorPathology Queensland - Queensland Health – Brisbane QLD

22h ago , from The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Pathology Queensland is seeking a Central Director for Haematology, located at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. This position includes a highly competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive base salary, professional development leave, Motor Vehicle Allowance, 50% Attraction and Retention and five weeks annual leave. Please note: Total remuneration excludes Super and CMA (Clinical Manager Allowance).

• an attractive base salary
• professional development leave
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• 50% Attraction and Retention
• five weeks annual leave

About this role

Purpose of the role

Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Central Haematology Laboratory. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accredited statewide diagnostic services through effective workforce management, clinical governance, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, service improvement, and workforce development. The role works collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to optimise service performance, achieve strategic objectives, and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the haematology network.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in directing a complex specialised laboratory service at your discipline speciality level, or strong potential to quickly acquire the necessary skills to do so.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management.
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NPAAC Standards required for demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• A medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Haematology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
• Must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.

Please review the role description for further information.