Mater Health is looking for a Director of Pathology to join the team. Reporting to the General Manager – Pathology for operational aspects and to the Mater Chief Medical Officer for medical, professional and clinical governance.  This full-time role is based at our South Brisbane campus.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing 

As the Designated Person for Mater Pathology, the Director has responsibility for the clinical governance of the laboratory and provides oversight and management of staff and processes to ensure ethical patient care and the provision of accurate and timely test results. (NPAAC Requirements for supervision in the clinical governance of medical pathology laboratories Seventh Edition, 2023).

The Director of Pathology will continue to operate in a clinical capacity for 70% of the role. The role of pathologist will be within the discipline of Chemical,  Anatomical or General Pathology. The Director will also participate as a Clinical Leader within Mater Group and report to the Chief Medical Officer as required for clinical governance matters.

This role will also play a pivotal leadership role across Mater Pathology with all Mater Pathologists reporting to this role. 

About you 

You will have AHPRA registration appropriate for recognition   as an Approved Pathology Practitioner as determined by Minister for Health and Ageing (operative from 1st March 2008). These criteria are met by being recognised as a specialist pathologist by Medicare Australia. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Desirable: further qualification in research or management; experience in a leadership role in a pathology discipline.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, customers and service partners to improve service and support business growth..
• Ability to lead, influence, motivate and manage a diverse professional group to achieve clinical and commercial outcomes.
• Knowledge of the Medical Benefits Schedule and practicalities of billing.
• Ability to collaboratively review systems and processes to improve customer-focussed service.
• Must be willing and able to allow use of Medicare provider number for billing of private pathology services.

Why join us? 

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here  Mater Health PD - Director of Pathology .pdf

Applications close on 29 May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.