Pathways to Working With Us
PathWest is committed to investing in the clinical leaders of tomorrow through the annual intake of registrars, who have chosen a career path as specialist pathologists.
Consultants in Anatomical Pathology, Biochemistry, Diagnostic Genomics, Forensic Pathology, Haematology, Immunology and Microbiology take on a supervisory role, providing apprenticeship style training, to ensure registrars are trained to the highest level in their chosen discipline. This advanced pathology training leads to certification as a qualified pathologist and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).
PathWest continues to support Curtin University’s Laboratory Medicine program, through its provision of professional placements. This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) in WA.
PathWest is committed to supporting AIMS-accredited university programs where resources allow. By promoting a competitive environment, a highly skilled pool of graduates will be available for future employment opportunities. The organisation benefits by increasing its exposure to potential employees and by establishing professional relationships with the institutions who educate its future workforce.
PathWest is dedicated to increasing Aboriginal employment within its workforce, particularly in frontline services. In March 2016, PathWest introduced an Aboriginal scholarship program with four scholarships offered each year, allowing successful applicants to complete the six week Certificate III in Pathology Collection course.
All course fees and other associated costs including workbooks, textbooks and vaccinations are included.
PathWest participates in the WA Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program, offering placements to Aboriginal students who are enrolled in full-time university across various areas of study. The program aims to provide Aboriginal students with 11 months' paid work experience and further employment opportunities.