Staff Specialist - Microbiology - John Hunter Hospital (eCred) at NSW Health Pathology

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Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (0.5 FTE)Position Classification: Staff SpecialistSpecialty: MicrobiologyFacility: John Hunter HospitalHours Per Week: 20From 2 February 2026 up to 31 January 2027Requisition ID: REQ610214Please note that this position has a pre-determined Rights of Private Practice Level 1 only 

Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only, Please click here to apply.

What you'll be doing

•  The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Microbiology, and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award. 
•  The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development. 

Selection Criteria

1. Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in Microbiology, and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Applicants expecting to receive Fellowship with the RCPA before February 2026 are eligible to apply.
2. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training.
3. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
4. Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
5. Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Microbiology.
6. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management, continuous improvement and a contemporary knowledge of National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) Standards and NATA accreditation processes.

All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children's Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent, temporary and casual vacancies. 

Need more information?   1. Click here for the Position Description   2. Find out more about applying for this position  3. Click here for the Model Scope of Clinical Practice applicable to this position  4. Applications for the position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Hema Varadhan, Clinical Director of Microbiology, NSWHP - John Hunter Hospital at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 20 October 2025

Job Info:

• Company: NSW Health Pathology
• Position: Staff Specialist - Microbiology - John Hunter Hospital (eCred)
• Work Location: New Lambton NSW
• Country: AU

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