Specialist in Anatomical Pathology

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.

Multiple positions are available for Specialists in Anatomical Pathology who will be on rotation to both Alfred Hospital and Western Health (New Footscray Hospital).

As part of the Alfred Shared Pathology Service, the Anatomical Pathology Unit provides high quality diagnostic and consultative services in specialist histopathology and cytopathology. The Unit includes the Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory service, a Molecular Pathology solid tumour service and pathology reporting to the Victorian Melanoma Service.

This position includes active participation in educational and professional development training programs for medical students and registrars. The unit is also involved in and supports a wide range of research activity in association with hospital clinical units and university partnerships. The Unit actively supports ongoing professional development, including within areas of diagnostic interest.

Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, possess a fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (or a postgraduate clinical qualification in Pathology which meets the College's requirements for this position) and appropriate specialist experience. An experience in molecular pathology and neuropathology would be of benefit.

Applicants must be prepared to participate in a pathologist on-call roster and after hour’s service.

Enquiries: Prof Catriona McLean on (03) 9076 3150

Applications close: Friday, 3 October 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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