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Join to apply for the Staff Specialist Microbiology Wollongong Hospital (eCred) role at NSW Health Pathology. Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (0.5 FTE*) Position Classification: Staff Specialist Specialty: Microbiology Facility: Wollongong Hospital Hours Per Week: 20 From: 16 February 2026 up to 1 November 2026 Requisition ID: REQ617058 Fractional appointments may be considered and must be negotiated with the Local Pathology Director, NSWHP Illawarra Shoalhaven. Applications for this position will be received via eCredential only. Please click here to apply. What Youll Be Doing The Staff Specialist will provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and oncall 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 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 expected to obtain Fellowship with the RCPA by February 2026 are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied or clinical research and/or medical education and staff training. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication, interpersonal skills and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated personal qualities including effective communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development. 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. Demonstrated contemporary clinical knowledge and technical expertise in the specialty of Microbiology. All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not meet the requirements 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 CategoryA position. All CategoryA applicants must read and understand Policy DirectivePD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements outlined in this policy at their own cost prior to appointment. Applications Close: 13 November 2025 For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sandra Jones, Local Pathology Director, NSWHP Illawarra Shoalhaven at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr