At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide top-notch diagnostic services in paediatric pathology.
- Company: The Royal Children's Hospital, a leader in children's healthcare for over 150 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, and access to world-class facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Specialist Medical Practitioner with experience in Anatomical Pathology.
The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
This is a Fixed Term Full Time position for 12 months at up to 1.0 FTE / 80 hours per fortnight within the Department of Anatomical Pathology. There will be the potential for this position to transition to an ongoing appointment subject to meeting performance targets.
You will contribute to all aspects of the diagnostic service as a member of the Anatomical Paediatric Pathology Team and be responsible for providing excellent clinical service including the reporting of a range of paediatric pathology specimens from all organ systems. You may have experience in public hospital anatomical pathology, transplant pathology and/or paediatric pathology; however, applicants with all levels of experience are still encouraged to apply.
What you'll achieve:
- Be responsible for the efficient and accurate reporting of biopsies in a timely manner.
- Participate in clinicopathological meetings and be available for consultation on clinical problems under supervision by the Department Head or deputy.
- Participate in the department on call roster as required.
Your skills and experience:
- Eligible for full registration as a Specialist Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent to qualify for APP status.
- Experience and training in the discipline of Anatomical Pathology.
- Experience and/or an interest in formally developing skills in paediatric anatomical pathology.
- Experience working in a tertiary/quaternary level care public hospital.
About the Department of Anatomical Pathology at Royal Children's Hospital (RCH):
We are a paediatric service based at the Royal Children's Hospital that will be working under a Melbourne Health-led pathology service from late 2026 and provide specialist paediatric histopathology, reporting around 6000 cases per year.
Other requirements:
- Employees are required to undertake a National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.
- Employees are required to maintain a valid Working with Children's Check throughout their employment.
- A current, full drivers licence for the State of Victoria which is appropriate for the type of vehicle being driven.
- Employees are required to maintain compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders.
Are you ready to join our team?
Anatomical Pathologist employer: Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
At the Royal Children’s Hospital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, providing ample opportunities for career development while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in need. Located in the heart of Melbourne, RCH offers a unique environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally, all while contributing to vital community health services.
Contact Details:
Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Recruitment Team
