Anatomical Registrar

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• 12-month full-time position
• The successful applicant will have access to the Rural Support Loading, which provides generous funding for accommodation, educational activities, resources and equipment.
• We invite senior registrars (at least 3 years’ experience, post part 1) to take advantage of a unique training opportunity that will set you up for a successful career as a consultant.

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 Health 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.

About the role 

This position is located in Bendigo, with all the attractions of this large regional city, working locally with a small team of pathologists, while being part of our expanding and supportive team at Austin Pathology. 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.

There is no requirement to perform cut-up (triage only) or autopsies, and no after-hours commitment. As part of a team of about 7 Austin registrars, you will be provided with opportunities and support to attend Heidelberg-based educational activities, virtually and in person.

A regular day will see you:   

About you 

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

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (note eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Anatomical Pathology
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care

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 29 August 2025