Microbiology Registrar

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• Fixed 12-month full-time position. Job share applications may be possible upon negotiation.
• $125-170k base salary yearly + generous salary packaging + super + monthly ADO + 5 weeks annual leave pro-rata
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options.

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 Clinical Microbiology department

The Microbiology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of diagnostic Infectious Diseases services for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person-centred evidence-based practice using state of the art instrumentation. The department provides services for the Austin Hospital site and the Mercy Hospital for women but also services a number of regional health care facilities in North Western Victoria covering a population catchment area of over 1 million people.

About the role 

The Microbiology registrar provides guidance for clinical teams in the selection and interpretation of tests performed for the diagnosis of infectious diseases, detection of multi-drug resistant organisms for infection control and pathogens of public health importance.

The registrar has exposure to laboratory testing with training designed to permit a comprehensive understanding of the working of the laboratory service and the technical and clinical aspects of testing.

This position is RCPA endorsed for Microbiology advanced training through the Royal Australasian College of Pathology for up to two years. It is supervised by three dual trained Clinical Microbiologists and Infectious Diseases Physicians, with a large technical and scientific work force of over 25 FTE.

The Microbiology registrar position works alongside a laboratory based Infectious Diseases registrar who shares clinical service duties.

A regular day will see you:   

• Review critical results and notify clinical teams providing clinical advice
• Participate in the verification and reporting of selected microbiology tests
• Receive on the job education and training integrated with service provision under the supervision of Clinical microbiologists.
• Act as a clinical link between laboratory scientists in serology, molecular and core microbiology assisting in the setup, selection of tests and reporting of diagnostic samples.

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a broad grasp of clinical Infectious Diseases. The ability to consult, prioritise and make decisions in consultation with scientists, Clinical Microbiologists and clinicians is essential. A logical and ordered approach to testing underlined by the principles of scientific method and laboratory stewardship is required.

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

• A MBBS qualification and current AHPRA registration
• PGY3 or later experience and evidence of having working in an equivalent setting within the last 2 years
• Candidates already enrolled within Microbiology training or with previous exposure and experience in Microbiology laboratories and Infectious Diseases will be favoured
• Curiosity, diplomacy and adaptability to the laboratory environment are important attributes for success in this 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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Marcel Leroi, Head Microbiology at Marcel.LEROI@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026