NSW Government

Trainee

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Pathology - Forensic Pathology
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CAM25131 Requisition #
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4 days ago Post Date

Role Title: Trainee - Forensic Pathology
Training Program: NSW Forensic Pathology
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract Dates: Up to 4 years from 2026 Clinical Year (Commencing 2 February 2026)  
Requisition ID: CAM25131


What you'll be doing

Develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfil the requirements of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for training in Forensic Pathology and to become a competent Forensic Pathologist.

The Forensic Medicine Training Program in NSW includes Forensic Medicine Newcastle, the Forensic Medicine and Coroner's Court Complex in Lidcombe and Forensic Medicine Wollongong. Trainees may be expected to rotate throughout the duration of their contract.

Selection Criteria

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
  2. Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience.
  3. Demonstrated vocational interest in Forensic Pathology such as relevant skills, previous employment, training or research in Anatomical or Forensic Pathology or related fields.
  4. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management including participation in quality improvement initiatives.
  5. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  6. Demonstrated personal qualities including motivation, initiative, excellent time management and commitment to professional development.
  7. Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.


All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria 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 Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

All staff employed by NSW FASS may be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.



Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Emma Jennings at NSWPATH-JMOServices@health.nsw.gov.au


Applications Close: 05, August 2025

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