Head of Unit - Chemical Pathology

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite parking

Bank discounts

Onsite gym

Professional development

Job summary

Monash Health Pathology seeks an energetic Chemical Pathologist and Unit Head to lead the Chemical Pathology service across multiple campuses. You will oversee strategic direction, drive high-quality testing, and collaborate with clinicians in a complex teaching hospital setting.

An adjunct academic appointment with Monash University may be available. The role requires broad technical expertise in diagnostic techniques, leadership in a large department, and a track record in teaching or

Qualifications

• Requires medical qualification MBBS or equivalent with APHRA registration.
• FRCPA qualification through the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia.
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications.
• Working with Children's Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chemical Pathology laboratory operations and ensure high-quality services.
• Demonstrate leadership and management across a large department.
• Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care.
• Oversee staff, operational and financial management within a substantial department.
• Possible adjunct academic appointment with Monash University depending on experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching/Research interest

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCPA (Royal College of Pathologists Australasia)

APHRA registration

Working with Children's Certificate

Job description

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

About Monash Doctors

To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

About Monash Health Pathology Service

Alfred Health and Monash Health haveestablisheda formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of two new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.

About the Chemical Pathology Service

The main biochemistry laboratory is based at the Monash Medical Centre (Clayton Campus) but supports activities across all campuses of Monash Health. There are approximately 2,105,330 test episodes per annum. The position has duties and responsibilities that support the chemical pathology section of Monash Health / Monash Pathology in the provision of services across Monash Health consistent with the Strategic and Clinical plans of Monash Pathology and Monash Health.

About the Role

Monash Health Pathology is seeking an energetic, motivated, and detail-oriented Chemical Pathologist with a high level of clinical competence and a strong commitment to excellence in Chemical Pathology. The successful candidate will demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of recent advances in the field, along with a strong interest in teaching and research. A proven track record in leading laboratories that meet accreditation requirements is essential.

The role requires broad experience across all aspects of Chemical Pathology, including diagnostic techniques, as well as demonstrated leadership and management capability. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in operational, staff, and financial management within a substantial department is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to lead and deliver high-quality services. Exposure to both private and public healthcare sectors will be considered advantageous.

An adjunct academic appointment to Monash University will potentially be available depending on the experience and seniority of the successful candidate.

The candidate will be appointed as a full-time chemical pathologist and Unit Head, Chemical Pathology (1.0 EFT) to Monash Health Pathology. This is a permanent, ongoing role.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• We are looking for candidates who is meticulous with attention to details, one who can multitask and be a team player and work in a complex environment.

A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) with current registration the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)

Working with Children's Certificate

Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications

Specific qualifications (FRCPA) through the Royal College of Pathologists, Australasia

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging
• Onsite staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)
• Onsite Gym
• Access to professional development courses and seminars

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.