Job no: 79245
Category: Senior Medical, Full Time Specialist
Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Department

The main laboratory of the Anatomical Pathology Unit is located at The Alfred campus with a significant anatomical pathology laboratory located at the new Footscray Hospital. The Unit comprises 6 diagnostic sections; Histopathology, Cytopathology, Special Histopathology (In situ Hybridisation, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry & Autoantibody Serology), Neuromuscular laboratory, Mortuary and solid tumour molecular pathology. A broad range of diagnostic histology and non-gynaecological cytology specimens are processed by the Unit and incorporate the work of Alfred and Western Health.

About the Role

Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Anatomical Pathology (Full Time) at Bayside Health.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice
Fellow of the relevant college
Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Anatomical Pathology
Meeting Bayside Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Anatomical Pathology
Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams
Expertise in neuropathology and/or solid tumour molecular pathology is desirable.