Anatomical Services Specialist
Position Number: JR-014230
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)
Department: Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Salary: UoM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 plus 17% super
Specialist anatomical leadership portfolio / support cutting-edge teaching and surgical skills training / join a leading biomedical department
Apply your anatomical expertise to lead a specialist portfolio and shape outstanding education across Victoria.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this specialist role, you will lead an anatomical portfolio that underpins exceptional teaching and surgical training. You will apply expertise in anatomical sciences and mortuary background to support students, academics, and external partners.
What you will deliver:
Lead a specialist anatomical portfolio, aligning services and resources with departmental and external teaching needs.
Perform core laboratory duties; ,, ensuring respectful, safe handling of all cadaveric material.
Prepare and maintain cadaveric and anatomical specimens for undergraduate & post graduate classes, exam assessments, surgical skills workshops and museum collections.
Set up and support practical teaching sessions and surgical skills workshops for internal and external groups.
Supervise and mentor staff within your portfolio, driving continuous improvement and service excellence.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a tertiary qualification in anatomy or a closely related biological science discipline.
Bring at least five years’ experience in anatomical services, mortuary practice or similar laboratory environments.
Demonstrate strong skills in cadaveric specimen preparation techniques for teaching and research.
Possess leadership experience coordinating people, workloads and resources within a complex or multidisciplinary setting.
Maintain meticulous records and understand compliance requirements, including relevant human tissue and safety legislation.
Feel comfortable working with cadaveric material and participating in after-hours surgical skills workshops when required.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team
You will join the Anatomical Services Team within the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, School of Biomedical Sciences. The team supports one of Australia’s largest donor programs, enabling outstanding anatomy education and surgical training. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, academics and clinicians in state-of-the-art laboratories across the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Be Yourself
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Application essentials:
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Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact James Heywood via email at james.heywood@unimelb.edu.au
For questions related to our recruitment process email Tien Nguyen at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Monday, 27th July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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