About the role: We are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Pathologist to join our Forensic Pathology team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provides a diagnostic service in all aspects of forensic pathology including after-hours and weekend coverage as determined appropriate for delivery of services.
• Provides consultancy and advice to internal and external clients.
• Supervises junior medical staff including assessment of staff performance in relation to clinical competence, adherence to departmental protocols, timely and accurate documentation, communication with other Coronial and forensic investigators.

To find out more about the role: Please contact Dr Daniel Moss on 08 6457 2***.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive.

If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

For the full duties and role requirement: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

WA Health is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.  

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with PathWest is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within PathWest and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Including:
  • Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Wellness support including discounted gym membership
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

PathWest supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Application Instructions: Your ability to meet the suitability requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. 

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button and submit: 

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager), and
• A statement of 2-3 pages addressing the Selection criteria.

Your ability to meet the work- related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.