About the role
Purpose of the role
Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for the Central Haematology Laboratory. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accredited statewide diagnostic services through effective workforce management, clinical governance, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, service improvement, and workforce development. The role works collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to optimise service performance, achieve strategic objectives, and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the haematology network.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Proven experience in directing a complex specialised laboratory service at your discipline speciality level, or strong potential to quickly acquire the necessary skills to do so.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management.
- Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NPAAC Standards required for demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- A medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Haematology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
- Must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
How to apply
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
- Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.