Registrar - Trainee - Pathology - Anatomical

Salary: MP Year 1-7 $120,492 - $164,513 p.a

Please note this is for the 2026 Registrar Intake and the above salary rates are effective 03/09/2024.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6 or 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Appointments for this position will not usually commence until February 2026. 

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.

Position Profile:
Positions are available as part of the PathWest Anatomical Pathology training program. Medical Practitioners committed to entering or continuing in a training program in Anatomical Pathology and who have appropriate qualifications registrable in WA are invited to apply to the 2026 training program. PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA provides a comprehensive, best practice Anatomical Pathology service to WA tertiary hospitals, private practices and regional areas throughout the state of WA. All positions in the program are accredited for training to attain Fellowship of the RCPA.

Positions are located at the major teaching hospitals in metropolitan Perth and are part of a rotating inter-hospital training system. Successful applicants will be allocated to an appointment at one or more PathWest laboratories associated with tertiary hospitals in Perth including Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital (tertiary Paediatrics) and King Edward Memorial Hospital (tertiary Obstetrics/Gynaecology). The rotation scheme may also include secondments to the State Mortuary (QEII Medical Centre) and some private pathology laboratories (Western Diagnostic Pathology and Clinipath Pathology).

About us:
Pathwest (PLMWA) With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Associate Professor Marcus Dabner via Marcus.Dabner@health.wa.gov.au

To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the relevant Job Description Form which is attached to the advertisement. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: 

• PathWest/North Metropolitan/South Metropolitan/Child Adolescent Health Services Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

CLOSING DATE: 25/07/2025 at 4:00pm AWST

MedCareers Ref 492915 / VCID 979782