Specialists in Microbiology

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Alfred Health is seeking Specialists in Microbiology based at Western Health (new Footscray Hospital).

The Microbiology unit provides routine diagnostic services including bacteriology, mycobacteriology, viral serology and molecular microbiology.

The successful applicants will be primarily involved in the day to day operations of the Microbiology laboratory but have responsibilities in supervision of microbiology registrars. They will work with current medical and scientific staff to ensure quality and regulatory targets are met.

Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (or equivalent) with Microbiology specialisation. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Microbiology is required as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Microbiology.

Enquiries: Dr Adam Jenney, Head of Microbiology via [email protected]

Applications close: Friday, 17 October 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 require 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 (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au