Position Title: Locum Staff Specialist - Haematology Pathologist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time from Aug 2026 to Nov 2026 with the option to extend if needed.
Hours per week: 0.4 FTE
Position Grade: Staff Specialist
Salary: As per the award
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement 2021
Department Name: SydPath - Haematology
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
About the role:
SydPath is a wholly owned business unit of the St Vincent’s Hospital Network, comprised of St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst and the Sacred Heart Health Service, Darlinghurst. The Network is part of an integrated network of clinical services that aim to ensure timely access to appropriate care for all residents in New South Wales.
SydPath is a fully accredited NATA/RCPA registered facility offering a comprehensive range of pathology services in the disciplines of Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Immunopathology/HIV, Molecular Pathology and Anatomical Pathology. Per NPAAC Supervisory requirements, there must be at least one full time equivalent, in aggregate, on-site Pathologist with the relevant Scope of Practice for each pathology test offered.
The Haematology Pathologist is responsible for supervisory management of high-quality diagnostic services within their in partnership with the Head of Haematology Division and the Director of Pathology.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
Full medical registration with Australian Medical Board (or eligibility for full registration)
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Sound knowledge of private/public pathology and proven leadership qualities and a capacity for Executive Administrative responsibilities, including financial responsibilities particularly in a Pathology setting
High level of clinical competence, knowledge of future advances in Pathology
Vision and commitment to research, teaching and academic leadership in Pathology
Willingness to be an Approved Pathology practitioner and hold a current APP undertaking under section 23DC of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
For more information, please contact Dr Bronwyn Thorp, Head of Laboratory Haematology, SydPath - bronwyn.thorp@svha.org.au
For a copy of the position description, please email svhs.smoadmin@svha.org.au
The closing date for applications is 12 August 2026.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
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