Pathologist- Microbiologist

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• Medical Microbiologist
• Part-time role (up to 0.4 EFT) Fixed-term contract for 12 months with a potential for ongoing appointment.
• Based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton.

About Monash Health Pathology Service

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of the new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.

Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations  based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.

About Microbiology, Monash Health Pathology

Within Monash Pathology, the Microbiology Laboratory is a well-established laboratory with state-of-the-art instruments, located within the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. It encompasses a range of microbiology disciplines including bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, mycobacteriology, mycology, infectious diseases serology and an extensive molecular microbiology service. It is serviced by a dedicated and skilled group of scientists.

About the Role

The Microbiology Laboratory is based at the Monash Medical Centre (Clayton Campus) but supports activities across all campuses of Monash Health. The position has duties and responsibilities that support the Microbiology Laboratory section of Monash Health / Monash Pathology in the provision of services across Monash Health consistent with the Strategic and Clinical plans of Monash Pathology and Monash Health. The candidate will be appointed as a Sessional (EFT to be confirmed) Microbiologist to Monash Health Pathology, for a fixed term appointment of 12 months, with a potential for an ongoing appointment.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge: 

We are looking for candidates who is meticulous with attention to details, one who can multitask and be a team player and work in a complex environment.

• A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) with current registration the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) (Microbiology)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) (Infectious Diseases)

What We Offer

• Salary packaging
• Onsite staff parking
• Discounted banking (BankVic)
• Onsite Gym
• Access to professional development courses and seminars

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

·       Reference checks;

·       A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;

·       A current Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check (or proof of payment for same);

·       Proof of immunisation.

The incumbent must complete the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process prior to appointment and commencement. This will be reviewed on a regular basis.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video or a face-to-face interview.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity furthter, please contact Prof. Tony Korman:  Email tony.korman@monashhealth.org 

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.