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My role as a clinical microbiologist involves the direct and on-site supervision of a diagnostic microbiology laboratory at Townsville University Hospital. This region has some of the most diverse infectious diseases in Australia and it was this aspect that attracted me to the region. An integral part of my role is to be a resource for the management and diagnosis of infectious diseases. In addition, I participate in the provision of an effective Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship program. Working within multidisciplinary teams is an important part of the role. Within this role I supervise and train registrars, scientists and medical students, participate in and promote teaching and research. In essence, I enjoy the four parts of my job – the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases, the management of patients with this, teaching, and finally research into locally relevant infectious diseases such as melioidosis and Q fever.