Director of Anatomical Pathology

  • Full-time opportunity, potential academic appointment 
  • Flexible work arrangements available 
  • Live and work in Australia’s only tropical capital city 
Where you’ll be working
You will be working in the largest hospital in the Northern Territory.

This 360-bed facility is the only tertiary referral hospital in the entire state, sharing a campus with the Menzies School of Health Research, Flinders NT Medical School and the Charles Darwin University medical programme.

This hospital encourages research and teaching and is an innovative and progressive setting for continued professional development. 

The Pathology Department sees approximately 10,000 Histology cases per year.

The workload averages 25 cases per day, including GIT resections, endoscopies, gynaecological oncology, breast and prostate cores, LN cores, and BMT cores for haematology and placenta.

As Director of Anatomical Pathology, you will lead the Anatomical Pathology team to maintain the highest quality, clinically responsive diagnostic services.

You will provide clinically appropriate advice on cases within the department as well as interdisciplinary cases.

You will manage a collegial and welcoming unit of 4 pathologists, 2 registrars, and a laboratory team.

You’ll have the opportunity to oversee RCPA Anatomical Pathology registrars, as well as various research and service development opportunities within the department. 

Where you’ll be living
You will be living in the thriving capital of the Northern Territory, where tourists from all over the world travel to sample the laid-back Aussie lifestyle.

This region is home to diverse communities, incredible natural scenery and a bustling cosmopolitan atmosphere.

You will have easy access to renowned tourist destinations like the Tiwi Islands, the Mary River wetlands and the famous Kakadu National Park.

This is Australia’s only tropical capital city, where Indigenous history and culture melds with a modern city lifestyle overlooking the Timor Sea.

This is a fantastic place to practice pathology with a wide range of tropical pathologies.The weather is warm to hot all year round and Darwin Airport is only 10-minutes away, giving you access to daily domestic and international flights. 

Salary information
Directors of Anatomical Pathology can expect a salary of up to $347,549, plus a range of benefits and allowances. 

Requirements  
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.

About us
Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy.

Your career progression is just as important to us as your well-being and work-life balance. 

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult.

We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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  • Start: 29/05/2025
  • Rate: Salary of up to $347,549, plus a range of benefits and allowances.
  • Location: Darwin,Australia
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Medical
  • Recruiter: Elective Recruitment
  • Contact: Emma Gordon
  • Tel: +61 480 002 470
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BH-4128
  • Posted: 2025-05-29 06:12:04 -

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