Specialist in Immunopathology (Fractional)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

About the Department

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS) services all of Alfred Health and as of February 2026 also Western Health. Immunology services are located at the main laboratory at Prahran. The services of APS include routine and esoteric laboratory testing with complete specialist support for test interpretation.  

The various APS units are affiliated with Monash University, and most Consultants hold honorary or substantial teaching appointments. APS is actively involved in educational and professional development training programs for under-graduate and post-graduate students, medical students and registrars. The units are also involved in and support a wide range of research activity in association with hospital clinical units, Baker IDI, Burnet Institute, Monash University and other groups. APS actively supports ongoing professional development and research within areas of diagnostic interest.

About the Role

Alfred Health is looking to recruit a Specialist in Immunopathology (Fractional) to work 0.2 EFT at the Alfred as part of the Shared Pathology Service. An additional 0.2 EFT is advertised through Monash Health and we would encourage a specialist to apply at both health services.

The Immunopathologist plays an important role in the supervision and interpretation of the immunopathology diagnostic tests, providing advice to clinicians at Alfred and externally on available tests and follow up of abnormal results. The position also requires participation in aspects of laboratory management (quality control/quality assurance and OHS), development/evaluation of new tests, staff education and research. The immunopathologist is responsible for the supervision of diagnostic immunology including allergy, autoantibody immunofluorescence and automated assays. They contribute to protein chemistry and flow cytometry assays with appropriate specialist knowledge of immunopathology.

Qualifications

Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of The Royal Australian of Pathologists of Australasia in Immunopathology. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Immunopathology is required as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Pathology. 

Enquiries: Prof Hans Schneider, Chief Pathologist via H.Schneider@alfred.org.au

Applicationse close: Wednesday, 26 November 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au