Anatomical Pathology Consultant Talent Pool

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide - SA

Salary: MD2- $366,927 / $490,911 p.a. (pro-rata) Total Indicative Remuneration Salary + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• Location: SA - Various Locations
• Talent pool
• Full time and Part-time positions available

About the talent pool

The talent pool will be a list of candidates who have the skills and experience for current or future consultant anatomical pathologist positions within SA Pathology.

The purpose of this pool is also to proactively identify and assess suitable candidates for MD02 vacancies that arise throughout the year, including vacancies resulting from new positions, retirements, resignations, secondments, maternity leave backfill, and extended leave without pay.

The pool will operate for a period of 12 months, with successful candidates eligible for a range of employment opportunities, including full-time, part-time and ongoing contract positions.

By applying to the pool, you will be assessed for suitability according to the relevant role description as positions arise. This makes the appointment process quicker and more efficient.

About the role

Join a collaborative network of leading hospitals through the Anatomical Pathology Consultant Talent Pool, supporting services across the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Womens and Childrens Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. In this role, you contribute to the delivery of efficient, high quality surgical pathology and cytology services that support accurate diagnosis and patient care across South Australia.

Working within the Anatomical Pathology Directorate, you partner with multidisciplinary clinical teams to provide expert pathology advice and reporting. You also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education through teaching, in service training, case review and ongoing professional development, helping strengthen the next generation of clinicians.

About You

• MBBS or equivalent with Specialist registration with AHPRA
• Specialist expertise in Anatomical Pathology practice
• Strong experience in surgical pathology and cytology reporting
• Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to SCSS, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.

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.

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Enquiries to:

Zoe Myers

Position: Directorate Administrative Assistant

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday, 30th March 2027

Attachments

Role Description WCH Consultant .pdf

Role Description RAH Consultant .pdf

Role Description FMC Consultant .pdf

Role Description TQEH Consultant .pdf

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Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Mar 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time