Description:
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Statewide – SA Pathology
- Salary: $365,798 - $713,692 p.a pro rata Total Indicative Remuneration Salary (subject to private practice agreement)
- North Adelaide SA, 5006
- Part Time, Contracted Role working 11.25 hours per week up to 12 months
About the role
This is a 0.3 FTE consultant position in the Department of Anatomical Pathology at the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The Department specialises in the areas of paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological pathology in addition to providing the State Perinatal Autopsy Service. The successful applicant will contribute as a member of the Consultant team in providing a high quality and efficient diagnostic service including assessment of surgical specimens, some cytology specimens and in the provision of high quality and timely perinatal and paediatric autopsy reports. The successful applicant will contribute to the on-call service. Consultants also participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, anatomical pathology registrar training and quality assurance activities.
About You
We’re looking for a highly skilled Anatomical Pathologist with a passion for paediatric, perinatal, obstetric, and gynaecological pathology . You will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic services in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Expertise in Anatomical Pathology – Strong knowledge and experience in surgical pathology, autopsy pathology, and cytology , with a willingness to further develop expertise in specialised areas.
- Effective Collaboration & Communication – Proven ability to work efficiently with clinical teams, pathologists, laboratory staff, and administrative personnel , maintaining high-level written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to High Standards – Ability to work under pressure, meet turnaround times for reports , and actively engage in continuing medical education and quality assurance.
- Technical Knowledge & Adaptability – Familiarity with computerised reporting systems, the latest pathology trends, and occupational health and safety requirements .
Expertise in a subspecialty within paediatric, perinatal, obstetric, or gynaecologic pathology is highly desirable.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information:
- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
Job ref: 896614
Enquiries to:
Shae Adie
Telephone: 70741305
Email: Shae.Adie@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 28th March 2025
Attachments
896614 WCH Role Description.pdf
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