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2026 Allergy and Immunology - Immunopathology Registrar

12 months Full Time Fixed Term commencing 2nd February 2026.

Immunopathology Registrar Position Description

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The Department of Immunology and Allergy in the Royal Melbourne Hospital is a leading department in Victoria, providing services in the specialty of Clinical and Laboratory Immunology and Allergy. The Department aims to provide excellence in the care of patients with auto-immune, allergic and immunodeficiency disorders through evidence based clinical practice, benchmarked by published research and active participation in teaching and clinical governance, facilitated by links with the University of Melbourne and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. 

About the role:

The purpose of this position is to learn the role of a consultant pathologist in laboratory immunology and assist with laboratory function under the supervision of an immunopathologist. The successful applicant will also be involved in the clinical, teaching, research and clinical governance activities of the broader Department of Immunology and Allergy.  

The registrar may be required to rotate to the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service for external training. It is preferable that the registrar is enrolled as an advanced trainee of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia in immunopathology.

           About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Completion of Part 1 FRACP and planning to complete Advanced Training in Clinical Immunology and Allergy (or dual training with Immunopathology)
• Successful completion of Basic Physicians Training
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Interested?

Upload your resume, cover letter and two references (download the reference template and upload to your application) or email direct to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

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