Lab Haematologist - Molecular Diagnostics

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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 state-wide. 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

The Austin Pathology service is comprehensive, and consistent with the needs of a university tertiary teaching hospital, and the strategic directions of Austin Health. High volume tests and most complex low volume testing are performed at the Austin Hospital.

About the role

This is a fixed-term, part-time position to provide relief for a staff member’s leave period. This Laboratory Haematologist – Molecular Diagnostics position is for 8 hours a week from May 2025 – Mid February 2026.

The Consultant Laboratory Haematologist – Molecular Diagnostics will help in the routine reporting of molecular testing results. This position also includes involvement in the development and validation of new assays, policies and guidelines in Molecular Haematology laboratory. There is an expectation to be involved in the ongoing and new research projects in the molecular lab. In consultation with the Director Laboratory Haematology and the Supervising Molecular Haematologist, contribute to the strategic development of the Haematology Molecular Diagnostic service, to achieve a high quality and cost-efficient service.

Laboratory Haematologist are expected to provide high level pathology services within their approved scope of practice as part of the pathology team at Austin Health under the Acting Director Laboratory Haematology.

This position will also provide operational cover/oversight cover when the Supervising Molecular Haematologist is on leave.

About you

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

• Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of laboratory haematology
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrated commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities.
• Involvement in teaching and training of medical, technical and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
• Attendance and active involvement in relevant departmental, organisational and external meetings (i.e. college, association and national/international bodies).
• Demonstrates engagement, teamwork and collaboration.
• Have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Have demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to clinical governance.

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: Andre Simmance, Lab Haematologist at Andre.SIMMANCE2@austin.org.au  

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 27 May 2025