Director of Laboratory Haematology

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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 the department:

The Department of Laboratory Haematology is a part of Austin Pathology.  The primary major tertiary Laboratory is located at Austin Hospital Heidelberg. 

Austin Laboratory Haematology offers the full range of relevant tertiary investigations, including bone marrow histology and immunohistology, blood film morphology, malaria testing, 13-colour flow cytometry, thalassaemia-haemoglobinopathy investigations, and special haemostasis & thrombosis testing, including platelet function studies.. The Department has an extensive array of molecular haematology testing, including in-house Next Generation Sequencing.  

The Transfusion Laboratory of the Austin Pathology Department of Laboratory Haematology.  This laboratory undertakes all relevant pre-transfusion related testing and related investigations, and investigations for immune haemolysis and other conditions.  This laboratory supports stem cell transplantation, liver and kidney transplantation, including ABO mismatched stem cell and solid organ transplantation.  The Transfusion Laboratory also supports the transfusion requirements of the Mercy Heidelberg Hospital, including the provision of intrauterine transfusion and exchange transfusion.

The Stem Cell Laboratory is a part of the Austin Pathology Department of Laboratory Haematology.  This Laboratory processes and cryopreserves stem cell products for both allogeneic and autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplants.  The Stem Cell Laboratory is a registered receiving and sending site for the ABMDR.  The Stem Cell Laboratory handles CAR-T cell therapy products.  The Stem Cell Laboratory also processes and stores stem cell products for patients at Eastern Health.

Austin Pathology has regional Laboratories, staffed directly by Austin Pathology staff, at Mildura, Swan Hill, Echuca and at Goulburn Valley in Shepparton; and provides Point of Care testing and transfusion services to many hospitals in smaller regional towns and hospitals.

About the role: 

• Hours per week: 32 or 40 hours per week
• Employment status:  Fixed-term 5 year contract
• Appointment period: Commencing, if available, from mid August 2025

As the Director Laboratory Haematology you will be responsible for the oversight of, and provision of Laboratory Haematology diagnostic services, transfusion services and stem cell services, including responsibility for the Laboratory Haematology services and transfusion services at all Austin Pathology Regional Sites and Point of Care sites.  The responsibilities include the supervision of registrars in Advanced Training in Laboratory Haematology.

About you

To be successful for this role you must:

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Hold a Fellowship of the RCPA (or equivalent) in Laboratory Haematology
• Have appropriate senior experience in the field of Laboratory Haematology
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care
• A track record in research, and a commitment to this ongoingly
• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching and training.

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.
• Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
• Paid conference and exam leave
• Relocation expense reimbursement

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. For any enquires please contact Dr Chris Hogan, Medical Director Pathology at Chris.HOGAN@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: 19 July 2025

Application instructions:

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As part of the process, you will be directed to Austin Health’s Online Credentialing System to complete your application.  Please follow the instructions on the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Application Form to ensure your application is processed through the Austin Health Medical Workforce Unit. 

Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)
• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate
• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
• Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)