NSW Government

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Pathology - Chemical Pathology
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CAM25130 Requisition #
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4 days ago Post Date

Role Title: Trainee - Chemical Pathology
Training Program: NSW Chemical Pathology
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract Dates: From 2 February 2026 up to 31 January 2027 (2026 Clinical Year)
Requisition ID: CAM25130


What you'll be doing

Chemical Pathology is a discipline in the field of Pathology which deals with the entire range of disease. It encompasses detecting changes in a wide range of substances in blood and body fluids (electrolytes, enzymes and proteins) in association with many diseases. In addition, it involves detecting and measuring tumour (cancer) markers, hormones, poisons and both therapeutic and illicit drugs.

The primary purpose of the Chemical Pathology training positions is to undertake further training towards obtaining a Fellowship with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

Selection Criteria

  1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  2. Possess minimum two (2) years postgraduate clinical experience.
  3. Demonstrated experience in Chemical Pathology consistent with the current level of training or evidence of vocational interest in Chemical Pathology.
  4. Demonstrated interest in metabolic and diagnostic aspects of medicine.
  5. Proven ability to work as a team member with effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and clinical quality improvement activities.
  7. Demonstrated personal qualities including motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.
  8. Sound knowledge of statistical methods and experience with data management in a clinical research environment.

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


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 on NSWPATH-JMOServices@health.nsw.gov.au


Applications Close: 05, August 2025

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