Specialist in Immunopathology (Fractional)

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Melbourne is seeking a Specialist in Immunopathology to work part-time at the Alfred. The role involves supervising diagnostic tests, advising clinicians, and participating in laboratory management. Candidates must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and have expertise in immunopathology. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to ongoing professional development and quality assurance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified practitioners registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Experience in Immunopathology and compliance with Alfred Health credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interpret immunopathology diagnostic tests.
• Provide advice on available tests and abnormal results follow-up.
• Participate in laboratory management activities.
• Develop and evaluate new tests.
• Supervise diagnostic immunology procedures.
• Contribute to protein chemistry and flow cytometry assays.

Skills

Immunopathology expertise

Laboratory management

Quality control

Staff education

Immunology diagnosis

Education

Fellow of The Royal Australian of Pathologists of Australasia in Immunopathology

Legally qualified practitioner registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Job description

Overview

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

About the Department

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) services all of Alfred Health and as of February 2026 also Western Health. Immunology services are located at the main laboratory at Prahran. The services of APS include routine and esoteric laboratory testing with complete specialist support for test interpretation.

The various APS units are affiliated with Monash University, and most Consultants hold honorary or substantial teaching appointments. APS is actively involved in educational and professional development training programs for under-graduate and post-graduate students, medical students and registrars. The units are also involved in and support a wide range of research activity in association with hospital clinical units, Baker IDI, Burnet Institute, Monash University and other groups. APS actively supports ongoing professional development and research within areas of diagnostic interest.

About the Role

Alfred Health is looking to recruit a Specialist in Immunopathology (Fractional) to work 0.2 EFT at the Alfred as part of the Shared Pathology Service. An additional 0.2 EFT is advertised through Monash Health and we would encourage a specialist to apply at both health services.

The Immunopathologist plays an important role in the supervision and interpretation of the immunopathology diagnostic tests, providing advice to clinicians at Alfred and externally on available tests and follow up of abnormal results. The position also requires participation in aspects of laboratory management (quality control/quality assurance and OHS), development/evaluation of new tests, staff education and research. The immunopathologist is responsible for the supervision of diagnostic immunology including allergy, autoantibody immunofluorescence and automated assays. They contribute to protein chemistry and flow cytometry assays with appropriate specialist knowledge of immunopathology.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and interpretation of immunopathology diagnostic tests.
• Provide advice to clinicians at Alfred Health and externally on available tests and follow up of abnormal results.
• Participate in laboratory management (quality control/quality assurance and OHS).
• Develop/evaluate new tests; contribute to staff education and research.
• Supervise diagnostic immunology including allergy, autoantibody immunofluorescence and automated assays.
• Contribute to protein chemistry and flow cytometry assays with specialist knowledge of immunopathology.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A Fellow of The Royal Australian of Pathologists of Australasia in Immunopathology.
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Immunopathology and compliance with Alfred Health credentialing and scope of practice in Pathology.

Enquiries

Enquiries: Prof Hans Schneider, Chief Pathologist via [e-mail]

Additional Information

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au