Clinical Educator - Molecular Pathology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Ongoing Full Time Role
- 80 Hours Per Fortnight + Monthly ADO.
- Parkville Location
- Salary Range $108K-$123k (1.0 EFT) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
The Molecular Pathology Laboratory in the Department of Pathology is looking for an experienced Clinical Educator to support our molecular diagnostic services. The permanent full-time position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to this rapidly growing field.Suitable candidates must be highly motivated, self-driven, patient-focused, and possess a relevant science degree with demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training and competency programs. Experience working in an accredited Diagnostic Molecular Pathology / Genetics laboratory, and subject matter expertise in genomics would be an advantage.
Victorian Department of Health has endorsed the initiative to restructure existing public pathology by bringing together laboratories into pathology networks operating under a lead health service.
Pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital will transition to a single pathology service. This creates an exciting opportunity to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct to benefit all Victorians.
This role will transition to the new lead health service for pathology services once determined.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Anthony H. Bell
Contact Number: 03 8559 8400
Email: anthony.bell@petermac.org
Applications Close:11:59PM Monday 21 July 2025
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Position Summary
To support the cancer molecular pathology education program within Pathology Department by developing training materials that meets clinical and scientific needs to enable scientists, technicians, pathologists and specialists in training to gain sufficient knowledge and practical experience commensurate with their roles and responsibilities in a variety of cancer pathology contexts. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
- Develop curricula for staff training programs
- Conduct opportunity analyses to identify existing educational materials that may be suitable or adaptable.
- Apply contemporary learning design methodology and practices to develop high-quality, progressive educational content and activities.
- Develop Training and Competency frameworks
- Work with Peter Mac Pathology and other stakeholders to ensure consistency with related genomic education projects and delivery of resources to time, budget and stakeholder (internal and external) satisfaction.
- Lead training and assessment programs within laboratory.
NOTE: The hours of this position are subject to change in line with our commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
This role will contribute to the University of Melbourne's partnership with international genomics company Illumina by collaborating with The Advanced Genomics Collaboration by jointly fostering the development of world-leading genomics research and innovation activities and to accelerate the translation of these innovation through to adoption in the healthcare system.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists, and Psychologists
Classification or Salary Range
RY9 – RZ3
Immunisation Risk Category
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1. Establish & develop training program(s) |
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2. Promote a workplace culture of professional development that encourages change, learning, innovation and a team-based approach. |
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3. Training in all aspects of molecular pathology to meet the requirements of clinical cancer testing & reporting. |
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4. Ongoing evaluation and update of training program. |
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5. Works as part of a team. |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.