Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathologist - Townsville
Job title: Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathologist - Townsville
Type of position: Specialist(s)
Location Country: QLD - Australia
Company name: Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health
Discipline: Anatomical Pathology
Job reference number: QLD/CSQ
Description: An exciting opportunity for a permanent Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist located in Townsville. With over 300 days of sunshine a year Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid‑back tropical lifestyle and the gateway to the world‑famous Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and the Outback. The Townsville Laboratory will allow you to become part of a dynamic team committed to clinical excellence with a diverse caseload in a collaborative setting. Townsville offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat—sunshine, reef diving, hiking, and a community that blends metropolitan convenience with laid‑back charm.
A competitive salary applies:
- Base salary
- Retention and attraction allowance (50% of base salary)
- MVA
- PDA
- Rural attraction and retention allowance (5% base salary)
- Location Allowance
- Salary packaging allows you to maximise your income.
What you’ll do
- Deliver expert Anatomical Pathology services that make a difference by providing timely, efficient, and high‑quality diagnostic and consultation services that are both cost‑effective and tailored to meet the clinical needs of referrers across Queensland.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of Anatomical Pathology by helping to design and implement strategic frameworks grounded in global best practices.
- Supervise and support registrars, fostering their growth and ensuring the highest standards of professional development.
- Engage actively in discipline‑specific meetings, departmental discussions, and multidisciplinary team forums—building strong partnerships and ensuring alignment with client needs.
About you
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
- Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the frozen section service, perform MDTs, be able to participate in the after‑hours on‑call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management.
- Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
- The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
Why Pathology Queensland
Pathology Queensland (PQ) is a leading provider of comprehensive diagnostic and laboratory services with 35 laboratories located across Queensland. PQ is critical to the delivery of healthcare in Queensland and with a multidisciplinary team of 2,000 people, we’re involved in 70 per cent of all medical decisions and in all cancer diagnoses. With a strong research and clinical improvement culture, we also support more than 450 point‑of‑care testing devices, extending access to care in more places.
On top of a generous base salary, medical practitioners also receive additional allowances including motor vehicle, professional development and retention and attraction (50% of base salary). A rural retention and attraction allowance (5% base salary) and locality allowance will also apply to form the total salary.
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
- Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)’.
Please review the role description for further information and details on how to apply
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