Immunopathology Registrar
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- Full time, fixed term position
- Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training 2022 - 2026
- $129,048 - $177,622 + salary packaging + super
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 department of Austin Health and provides service to not only Austin Health and the co-located Mercy Hospital for Women, but also to numerous GPs and Specialists in the Victorian metropolitan and regional community. Austin Health Pathology is currently expanding into the Hume, Loddon Mallee and Goulburn Valley areas of regional Victoria, with laboratories in Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, Echuca and Swan Hill, and a point-of-care network including Castlemaine, Kerang, Kyneton, Seymour, Cohuna and Kyabram.
Austin Health Pathology is committed to providing high quality patient care through routine and complex diagnostic services, expert advice and support for teaching and research. The Immunopathology Department, within Austin Health Pathology, offers diagnostic testing to aid the investigation of autoimmune disorders, plasma cell dyscrasias and allergic diseases.
About the role
This is a full time, 12 month registrar position based at Austin Health Pathology in Heidelberg, with reporting responsibilities within the Immunopathology Laboratory under the supervision of the Immunopathologists.
A regular day will see you:
- Support Immunopathology Laboratory scientific staff
- Liaise with clinicians and scientists regarding Immunopathology testing and results
- Involvement in quality processes, research and teaching
- One outpatient clinic per week
- Participate in an on-call roster for the Immunopathology Laboratory
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Medical training and experience applicable to the Immunopathology Laboratory
- Medical qualifications recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- An enthusiastic and collaborative approach to teamwork
- Effective communication and clinical liaison skills
- Critical thinking, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Expertise in using information technology and laboratory systems
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: Maianh Nguyen, Immunopathologist at MaiAnh.Nguyen@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Monday 16 February 2026
