Senior Genetic Counsellor - Cardiology
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Level 5
Remuneration: $65.89 – 67.49 per hour
Hours Per Week: 4
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is committed to providing high-quality healthcare across Western Sydney. The Westmead Precinct is a major hub for healthcare, research, and education.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
- Westmead: a state-of-the-art, $1 billion health infrastructure project.
- Strong links to Western Sydney University and University of Sydney.
- Focuses on clinical innovation, research, and education.
- Fast-growing area with strong transport links and development.
What you'll be doing
In this role as a Genetic Counsellor role at Westmead Hospital you will be a specialty expert in inherited cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias. The role responsibilities also include:
- Supporting cardiology clinics at Westmead Hospital.
- Delivering educational presentations across the department.
- Contributing to research in the Complex Arrhythmia Program.
- Managing original research projects within cardiology.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: A non-nursing/non-medical discipline undergraduate degree, Post graduate qualification in genetic counselling Genetic Counselling Part 1 certification from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
- Registration: AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
- Post graduate qualification in Genetic Counselling or part 1 Certification in Genetic Counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA), or a Diploma or Masters in Genetic Counselling.
- Relevant doctoral or other equivalent qualification with extensive research experience or other relevant scholarly training.
- A strong track record of research output; published works and presentations at conferences and seminars.
- Experience in writing research funding applications. Named investigator on successful funding applications, or other equivalent scholarly activities.
- Demonstrated capacity for design and management of original research concepts.
- Demonstrated experience with human research ethics to ensure compliance with current National Statements and Guidelines.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experienced participant in both group and individual counselling supervision session.
Requisition ID: REQ558224
Applications Close: 21st April 2025
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Saurabh Kumar on Saurabh.Kumar@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
