Postdoctoral Researcher - Genetic Counsellor
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Lvl 6
Remuneration: 140288 - 143762 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ556200
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the genetics research program within the Heart Centre for Children and Kids Heart Research. The Genetics Lead will conceive, develop, manage and lead genetic research projects and collaborations relating to congenital heart disease (CHD) and other childhood heart disease, contributing significantly towards the research output of Kids Heart Research. In this position, the Genetics Lead will lead, collaborate and provide expert knowledge about the genetics of CHD to clinicians, researchers, national and international collaborators and other stakeholders (patient advocate groups, government agencies, committees etc) as required. Further, the Genetics Lead will supervise, mentor and train junior members and researchers, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.
In a clinical capacity, the Genetics Lead will play a key role in coordinating the CHD genetics clinic and providing expert knowledge about genetic testing and counselling in childhood heart disease for patients and families of the Heart Centre for Children.
The Genetics Lead will also lead and manage the Kids Heart BioBank, a world-class resource facilitating genetic research into CHD, including ongoing national and international research collaborations and associated day-to-day operations and administrative activities.
- Relevant doctoral qualification with demonstrated extensive research experience. Affiliation with a university, at minimum Level C with a pathway to Level D preferred
- Postgraduate qualification in Genetic Counselling or Part 1 Certification in Genetic Counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge in genetics of congenital heart disease
- Demonstrated leadership, management and accountability of research staff, resources and budgets/funding
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to original research in congenital heart disease genetics, including a strong track record as demonstrated by published works, presentations at national/international conferences and funding support
- Independent research funding or principal investigator on successful funding applications
- Extensive genetic counselling experience in cardiac disease, preferably congenital heart disease
- Experience in supervising, training and mentoring junior researchers, clinical staff and undergraduate/postgraduate students
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Henderson on rebecca.henderson@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 15/03/2025
