Trainee - Anatomical Pathology
Role Title: Trainee
Specialty: Anatomical Pathology
Location: Southern IML Pathology / Wollongong Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ665791
Contract Dates: Southern IML Pathology from 6 July 2026 up to 2 August 2026
Wollongong Hospital from 3 August 2026 up to 31 January 2027
*Applicants found appointable will be placed on the eligibility list for future vacancies in the NSW Health Anatomical Pathology Training Program*
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfill the requirements of the RCPA for training in Anatomical Pathology and to become a competent consultant Anatomical Pathologist; and to fulfill the service requirements of the department.
All laboratories participating Anatomical Pathology Training Program are accredited by the RCPA for specialist Anatomical Pathology training. All participating facilities perform a wide range of diagnostic Anatomical Pathology services. A number also perform work for smaller suburban hospitals within their network and for rural hospitals.
The following training facilities participate in the State-wide NSW Anatomical Pathology Training Program.
- Australian Clinical Labs
- Coffs Harbour Hospital
- Concord Hospital
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology
- Gosford Hospital
- John Hunter Hospital
- Liverpool Hospital
- Nepean Hospital
- Neuropathology (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)
- Orange Hospital
- Prince of Wales Hospital
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
- Southern IML Pathology
- St George Hospital
- St Vincent's Hospital
- Sydney Children's Hospital Network
- Tamworth Hospital
- Wagga Wagga Hospital
- Westmead Hospital
- Wollongong Hospital
Selection Criteria:
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience OR hold an Specialist International Medical Graduate determination issued by the RCPA.
- Demonstrated vocational interest in Anatomical Pathology through specific examples (e.g. previous employment, training or research in Anatomical Pathology or related fields; sitting Basic Pathological Sciences exam; attendance at Anatomical Pathology conferences).
- Demonstrated understanding of day to day working duties and career path of an Anatomical Pathology Trainee (e.g. visit to Anatomical Pathology laboratory, discussions with Anatomical Pathology trainees/consultants, exploration of RCPA website and NSW Health Pathology website).
- Demonstrated participation in quality improvement initiatives relevant to Anatomical Pathology.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a multidisciplinary team environment including improvement in patient care and understanding of the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.
Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children's Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
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For role related queries or questions contact Medical Workforce Unit at [email protected]
Applications Close: 10 June 2026
