Senior Genetic Counsellor

• Lead advanced genetic counselling services in a dynamic clinical setting

• Shape patient outcomes through innovation and education

• Join a collaborative team driving excellence in genetic medicine

Manage complex genetic counselling cases, mentor future professionals, and advance patient care in a leading hospital network.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Location:  Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working 
At Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), you’ll join a passionate team committed to delivering world-class genetic medicine services. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Work in a major tertiary hospital with cutting-edge genetic services

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team across three Western Sydney campuses

• Contribute to research and education in a supportive environment

• Access professional development and career growth opportunities

• Make a real impact on patient care and community health outcomes

What you'll be doing 
As a Senior Genetic Counsellor, you’ll provide expert counselling and leadership across diverse clinics, including neurogenetics, cardiac genetics, and connective tissue disorders. You’ll also drive service improvements and mentor emerging professionals.

• Deliver high-level genetic counselling for complex cases with minimal supervision

• Coordinate and participate in specialised genetic clinics across WSLHD

• Support and train genetic counselling students and junior staff

• Develop educational programs for health professionals and community groups

• Contribute to research and continuous improvement initiatives

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.  

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Relevant undergraduate qualification, with significant experience in genetic counselling and/or a post graduate qualification in genetic counselling, in addition to having attained certification in genetic counselling, at least to the level of ‘part 1’, from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia. 

• Registration: Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Board Eligible as a Genetic Counsellor (previously known as Part 1 certification).   

Other Requirements

• Understand and practice person centred care. Participate in quality improvement activities. Work in partnership with consumers on improving and evaluating the delivery of services. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of near or actual incidents or patient safety concerns.

• You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

• Risk Management – Staff should actively identify, communicate and escalate risks and understand their responsibility to manage risk in their day-to-day roles.

Selection Criteria

1. Attained Board Eligible status in Genetic Counselling by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)

2. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

3. Proven ability to work autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision as well as effectively as part of a team

4. Commitment to continue training in genetic counselling towards completion of Board Certification through the HGSA (if not already completed)

5. Participation in both group and individual counselling supervision sessions

6. Extensive specialist knowledge within advanced practice skills and advanced reasoning skills.

Requisition ID: REQ616141
Applications Close: 2nd December 2025

 
Need more information ?

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• 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 Michel Tchan, michel.tchan@health.nsw.gov.au