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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• Salary: MDP2 - $89,253.00- $144,291.00p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Contracted Role up to 3 years

About the role

Anatomical pathology trainees are rotated through all major metropolitan hospitals, namely the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), and the Womens and Childrens Hospital (WCH), as well as Forensic Science SA.

As a Registrar in Anatomical Pathology, you will be an integral part of the SA Pathology Anatomical Pathology training program, working towards obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA). Under appropriate supervision, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality Anatomical Pathology, Cytology and Mortuary services. You will be involved in diagnosing diseases across a broad range of tissue, fluid and specimen types, playing a critical role in supporting clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Throughout your training, you will actively participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including teaching, case reviews and self-directed learning. You will also be encouraged to contribute to research activities that advance the field of Anatomical Pathology. This role offers a comprehensive pathway to develop your expertise, with exposure to a wide variety of diagnostic challenges within a supportive and professionally rewarding environment.

About You

You are a motivated medical practitioner with a strong interest in Anatomical Pathology and a commitment to completing the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA). You bring excellent communication skills, strong diagnostic abilities appropriate to your training level, and the capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary laboratory environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with general registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with pathologists, laboratory staff and administrators.

• Competency in anatomical pathology appropriate to your training level, with the ability to meet report turnaround times and progress towards FRCPA requirements.

• A commitment to continuous learning, medical education standards, and maintaining professional development throughout your training.

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: 906401

Enquiries to:

Shae Adie

Telephone: 82045687

Email: Shae.Adie@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 24^th July 2025

Attachments

 906401 Role Description AP Registrar.pdf

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