Role Title: Trainee - Forensic Pathology
Training Program: NSW Forensic Pathology Training Program
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Contract Dates: Up to 4 years from 2027 Clinical Year (Commencing 1 February 2027)
Requisition ID: CAM29858

What you'll be doing

Develop appropriate knowledge and technical skills to fulfil the requirements of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) for training in Forensic Pathology and to become a competent Forensic Pathologist.

The Forensic Medicine Training Program in NSW includes Forensic Medicine Newcastle, the Forensic Medicine and Coroner's Court Complex in Lidcombe and Forensic Medicine Wollongong. Trainees may be expected to rotate throughout the duration of their contract.

Selection Criteria:

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

- Evidence of general registration and 24 months of clinical experience.

- Demonstrated vocational interest in Forensic Pathology such as relevant skills, previous employment, training or research in Anatomical or Forensic Pathology or related fields.

- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of clinical quality management including participation in quality improvement initiatives.

- Proven ability to work as a team member with effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and adaptability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

- Demonstrated personal qualities including motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to professional development.

Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITES values of Respect, Integrity,



Teamwork, Excellence and Safety.

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All applications must be supported by full responses to the Selection Criteria. Applications which do not address or meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.

Late applications will not be accepted unless there are technical issues preventing you from applying. In these instances, the request must be supported by evidence of the issue, steps taken to contact the system administrators and notification to the contact person of this advertisement prior to the advertisement closing.

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2026_004 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. Current recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

All staff employed by NSW FASS may be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

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For role related queries or questions contact NSWHP Medical Workforce Unit via [email protected]

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

📌 Trainee (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales