POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Immunology and Immunopathology Pathology
Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,917-$141,084 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Pathology
Closing Date: 3 August 2025

HOW TO APPLY OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:

• A copy of a current resumé.
• A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.
• Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here

CHS Contact: Dr Katrina Randall Clinical Director, Department of Immunology. Katrina.Randall@act.gov.au

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year for 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by August 2025
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022
Two advanced training positions are available, one for clinical training in the Department of Immunology, and one for laboratory-based training within ACT Pathology. Applicants training towards FRACP or FRACP/FRCPA dual diploma are invited to apply. Both positions are accredited by the Immunology Joint Specialist Advisory Committee (RACP). Appointment to either the laboratory or clinical position will be considered and negotiated according to the candidates’ experience and training requirements.
The Immunology Department is a busy tertiary referral service, providing inpatient and ambulatory care across the spectrum of allergy and immune-mediated diseases. We provide inpatient and consultation service for adults, and adult and paediatric outpatient clinics. We manage patients with autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders including systemic vasculitis, and hypersensitivity disorders including allergy, with subspecialty clinics in sarcoidosis, and drug allergy (including anaesthetic allergy).
The Immunopathology Laboratory runs a comprehensive diagnostic service within ACT Pathology. Trainees in the department can expect to obtain experience in clinical and diagnostic Immunology, including autoimmunity, vasculitis, primary immune deficiency, and allergy.
A six-monthly rotation between laboratory and clinical duties may be negotiated.
Trainees are encouraged to take up opportunities for research within the department.