Fixed Term, Part Time Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 205,000 - 275,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working conditions

Professional development allowances

Annual leave

Private Practice Allowance - Pathology

Training/education leave

Job summary

ACT Health in Canberra is offering a fixed-term, part-time Staff Specialist position in Anatomical Pathology (0.5 FTE) for 12 months, with potential extension. The role covers long service leave in the department and may suit a recently qualified Fellow.

The Anatomical Pathology service requires diagnostic reporting, teaching, research, and active participation in quality assurance. The position may involve a conjoint ANU academic appointment during the term.

Qualifications

• Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical/Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic reporting in Anatomical Pathology as part of day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Lead and participate in research projects and quality assurance activities.
• Teach and train registrars and medical students.
• Contribute to perinatal autopsy services as required.
• Work under broad direction of senior pathology leadership and support clinical/research matters.

Job description

Fixed Term, Part Time Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology

Employment Type: Part Time - Temporary (20hrs per week, 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency)
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Anatomical Pathology

Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:

ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026

What can we offer you:

• l City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra
• l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• l Flexible working conditions.
• Indicative Base Package inclusive of (Pro Rata part time) dependent on the level of experience and participation.
• l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
• l Superannuation (12.5%)
• l Private Practice Allowance - Pathology Scheme - refer to ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026 for more information.
• l Professional development allowances (160hrs + $20,200 pa)
• l Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

About the Role:

Position Overview

This position is a fixed term (12 month), part-time position (0.5 FTE) in the Anatomical Pathology Department, with the possibility of extension. This position is covering long service leave within the Department and would suit a recently qualified Fellow.

Under broad direction of the Director of Anatomical Pathology and the Executive Director of Pathology, as an Anatomical Pathologist you will have a key role in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and providing diagnostic reporting, leading and being involved in research projects, participating in teaching and training of registrars and medical students, participating in quality assurance activities and promote a commitment to high-quality customer service. Involvement in the perinatal autopsy service is required for this position.

The position holder in this fixed term position will not be expected to participate in the On-Call roster.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2*** ************@anu.edu.au

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
• l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• l Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Adrienne Morey (Clinical Director Anatomical Pathology), **************@act.gov.au