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Sydney Local Health District

Cancer Genetics Counsellor (Level 1/2) - Cancer Services

Concord

FULL TIME & PART TIME

October 18, 2024

Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week)
Genetics Counsellor Level 1/2
$35.77 - $51.04 per hour + Annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ526946

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

WHERE YOU'LL BE WORKING

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

This is a district wide position and you will be required to travel to the clinics at Concord.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Cancer Genetics Counsellor will work as part of Cancer Services in partnership with the Department of Cancer Genetics to provide genetics diagnosis, testing and counselling services with patients and/or family members of SLHD Cancer Services. In particular, this position will provide support to individuals and families to minimise the impact of a Cancer genetic diagnosis. The position will be required to maintain client records, and relevant activity and reporting data.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Must have an undergraduate degree in a non-nursing, non-medical discipline and in addition hold a post graduate qualification in genetic counselling or have attained Part I certification in genetics counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
Working knowledge of Genetic Counselling, including the medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects.
Experience in dealing with privacy, confidentiality and ethical issues related to the process of genetic counselling.
Experience in the use of client management and genetic databases and pedigree drawing software.

THE BENEFITS

Accrued Day Off each month for full time roles, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit Salary Packaging Plus.
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
Access to Concord Hospital staff gym at discounted rates.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

WORKING FOR SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

To further connect with us, check us out on Linked In.

For enquiries, please contact Annabel Goodwin via email at Annabel.Goodwin@health.nsw.gov.au or Annabelle Ng via email at Annabelle.Ng@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 1 November 2024

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