Specialist in Microbiology (Fractional) – Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education, providing services to the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne. It will join other regional health services on 1 January 2026 to form Bayside Health, a newly merged health service caring for over 1.2 million Victorians.
We are seeking a Specialist in Microbiology to work 14 hours per week, based at The Alfred Hospital. The Microbiology unit provides routine diagnostic services including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, viral serology and molecular microbiology.
Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day operations of the Microbiology laboratory.
* Supervision of microbiology registrars.
* Collaboration with medical and scientific staff to meet quality and regulatory targets.
Qualifications
* Legally qualified practitioner, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
* Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (or equivalent) with Microbiology specialisation.
* Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Microbiology.
* Meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Microbiology.
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Part‑time
Job function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
Enquiries : Dr Adam Jenney, Head of Microbiology –
Applications close: Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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