Bioinformatician

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Postgraduate degree in Science or Engineering in informatics or genomics or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
2. Demonstrated experience and capability in organising and delivering bioinformatics projects.
3. Proven ability to manage project scope, monitor project progress and quality, identify and manage project risk and provide appropriate advice to the executive.
4. Demonstrated strong strategic, organisational and planning skills with the capacity to successfully meet deadlines.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent verbal and written expression, and the ability to interact with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret and critically evaluate legislation and regulation related to genomic and health data from an operational perspective.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in developing efficient bioinformatics workflows and cloud-based computing and technologies.
8. Proven proficiency in bioinformatics packages and computing/scripting languages for genomic data analysis.

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For role related queries or questions contact Eva Chan on Eva.Chan@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. 

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.