Cancer Genetic Counsellor Lvl 3 - SCH MCCCC
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 23 August 2027
Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Lvl 3
Remuneration: 121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681055
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 August 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Noemi Fuentes-Bolanos on noemi.fuentesbolanos@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The role requires advanced clinical reasoning, professional knowledge, and independent judgement to manage complex and novel cases with a high degree of autonomy and minimal direct supervision.
The successful applicant will deliver specialised genetic counselling and support to patients and their families and facilitate genetic testing under the supervision of a clinical geneticist within the Kids Cancer Genetics service at the Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN). The role may involve working across the Randwick and Westmead sites, as agreed.
This full-time (1.0 FTE) position comprises 0.6 FTE dedicated to clinical service delivery and 0.4 FTE to cancer genetics research and implementation.
In the clinical component, the Genetic Counsellor will provide expert counselling, support the integration of genetic testing into cancer care for children and adolescents/young adults, and contribute to service coordination, including supervision of junior staff, workload management, and professional development activities.
In the research component, the role will contribute to research leadership in collaboration with the Children’s Cancer Institute as part of the national ZERO Childhood Cancer Precision Medicine Program, supporting the expansion and implementation of precision oncology initiatives for patients up to 25 years of age
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Post graduate qualification in genetic counselling and/or have attainment of “Board eligible” status in genetic counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of genetic counselling, particularly in cancer genetics, with well-developed organizational and advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrated understanding of the application of genomic medicine in both clinical care and research, with a focus on paediatric oncology
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a a multidisciplinary team, while also operating independently with minimal direct clinical supervision
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including proficiency in the use of health information systems.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
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