Anatomical Pathology Consultant - WCH

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide Clinical Support Services – SA Pathology

• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD2 $378,427 to $490,911 p.a (pro rata)+ Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide 5000
• Part Time, Temporary Role until August 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

About the role

Contribute as a consultant member in an Anatomical Pathology team providing high quality, effective and efficient advisory and diagnostic services with focus on perinatal, paediatric and obstetric/non-complex gynaecological pathology including surgical specimens, autopsy and some cytology. Paediatric specimens include solid organ tumour and non-tumour cases in addition to liver biopsies and renal biopsies.  The Department coordinates the State Perinatal Autopsy Service which performs approximately 200 perinatal post mortem examinations per year.  Contribute and participate in related multidisciplinary meetings and teaching/training activities, quality assurance and continuing education. The appointment will be at 0.7 FTE until August 2027, with the possibility of extension of 0.5 FTE until 30 June 2028.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.

Appropriate Specialist qualifications for a Consultant, registerable as a Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

About You

You are a highly skilled and collaborative medical specialist who brings expert anatomical pathology knowledge and a commitment to delivering accurate, high quality diagnostic services.

• Specialist registration with AHPRA and MBBS or equivalent
• Expertise in paediatric and obstetric surgical pathology, perinatal autopsy pathology and cytology
• Communicate confidently across multidisciplinary teams
• Deliver accurate reports within clinical timeframes

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

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

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:  947590

Enquiries to:

Dr Nick Manton, Head of Department, Women's and Children's Hospital

E-mail: Nick.Manton@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

11:55pm, Tuesday 1st September 2026

Attachments

 947590 Anatomical Pathology Consultant Role Description WCH.pdf

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