Principal Scientist - Anatomical Pathology

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.

• Permanent Opportunity
• Full Time at 80 hrs per f/n with flexible monthly ADO's
• Principal Scientist (SA2), Anatomical Pathology
• Located at The Alfred 
• Great staff benefits!

About the Department

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. In the Partnership, pathology services are provided from two main laboratories (The Alfred in Prahran and Monash Medical Centre in Clayton), and five branch laboratories (Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Sandringham Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospital). In addition, there are 20 collection centres and rooms spread across Southeast Melbourne and South Gippsland, with the furthest one located in Yarram.

About the Role

A rare and exciting opportunity exists in our laboratory located at The Alfred to manage the day-to-day operation of a busy, complex NATA accredited Anatomical Pathology laboratory. The Anatomical Pathology Unit is located at The Alfred campus. Diagnostic and laboratory services to Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals are provided via an outreach program. The Anatomical Pathology Unit comprises, Histopathology, Cytopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory and the Mortuary. The Principal Scientist, Anatomical Pathology, collaborates with the Anatomical Pathology Unit Head, Alfred Pathology Service in the provision of a Anatomical Pathology service to the clinicians and patients of Alfred Health and referrals from public and private laboratories.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with relevant training and experience to fill the position of Principal Scientist Anatomical Pathology, Alfred Health Pathology. This is a rewarding position with great opportunities for job diversity and professional advancement. Together with the responsibility for managing the scientific output comes the chance to be involved in developing the service and the employees who deliver it.

In this role it will be important to provide leadership to promote a high level of professional development, a work environment that engenders positive energy, creativity and teamwork among employees.

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite parking and childcare services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

The successful applicant will join the Alfred Health Pathology leadership team and report to the Director Laboratory Operations Alfred. 

Enquiries to Jodie Wright on 9076 3033

Applications will close at 11 pm Wednesday, 21st January 2026

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.