Clinical Genetics Service - Genetics Counsellor Level 1 - Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Level 1
Remuneration: $37.03 - $43.47 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ583013
Applications Close: 24 June 2025
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Associate Genetic Counsellor will work within the department of Clinical Genetics, providing genetic counselling and education of clients, triaging of referrals, organisation of clinic, education of health professionals and the community, and promotion of the HCC.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Post graduate qualification in genetic counselling and/or have attained “Board eligible” status in genetic counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA).
- Demonstrated skills in the provision of genetic counselling services
- Broad knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling principles, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in planning, prioritise and organising work activities to achieve time sensitive work outcomes
- Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems Including but not limited to: Trakgene, MS excel, EMR programs e.g PowerChart.
- Ability to work as a sole practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Highly developed communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from CALD backgrounds.
- Commitment to ongoing education and completion of certification as a genetic counsellor by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforcee that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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