Anatomical Pathologist

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• We invite suitably qualified and dynamic anatomical pathologists to apply to join our expanding team at Austin Pathology, and enjoy the benefits of living in the attractive Bendigo region, working locally with a small team of pathologists and registrars.
• You would be part of Victoria's largest and most comprehensive public pathology service, which is based at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, also serving Mercy Hospital for Women, private referrers and a large regional network of hospitals and practitioners.
• Our Bendigo-based pathologists will apply their comprehensive diagnostic and consultative expertise in a range of histology and cytology in this large regional hospital. Successful applicants will work in an exceptional supported team environment, closely linked to the group based at Heidelberg. 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Austin Pathology

Austin Health Pathology is a dynamic and growing department within Austin Health, dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We proudly support Austin Health, the Mercy Hospital for Women, and a wide network of GPs and specialists.

We are currently expanding into the Hume and Loddon Mallee regions, strengthening our presence and accessibility in regional communities through a network of laboratories, collection centres and point-of-care services. Specialist expertise in virtually all areas of histopathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology and solid tumour molecular testing is available in Austin Pathology and these are covered in a craft group model. 

About the role 

The role includes involvement in education and research, registrar supervision, as well as providing diagnostic support to colleagues. We embrace technological innovations; willingness to incorporate primary digital whole slide imaging reporting is essential. There is no after hours on-call requirement.

You will provide comprehensive diagnostic and consultative pathology services to patients and clinicians at Bendigo Health. You will be expected and supported to attend continuing educational activities at Heidelberg (including virtual).

Applicants with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, including salary sacrifice and sabbatical leave, as well as generous additional incentives applicable to regional based pathologists. While applicants choosing to work on a full-time local Bendigo basis are strongly preferred, applications for fractional full-time equivalent (<38hrs/week) and/or partial location at Heidelberg will be considered.

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Competence in reporting a broad range of histology and non-gynaecological cytology is essential.

• Demonstrated continuing professional development
• Participation in quality assurance activities
• Participation in one or more of the following (during rostered clinical support time): teaching or research, organising audit, clinical governance, other role within Austin Health but outside of the unit/specialty, and/or college role

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Alison Skene, Director Anatomical Pathology at Alison.Skene@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Friday 22 August 2025