Research Genetic Counsellor
- Employment Type: Part - time (17.5 hours a week)
- Duration: Fixed Term contract until 31st October 2027 with possibility of extension
- Remuneration: $103,866 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Hybrid, Randwick, Sydney
Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health at UNSW
UNSW Medicine & Health is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations.
The Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health within the School of Clinical Medicine leads the delivery of educational and research activities aimed at the maintenance of child and adolescent health from the neonatal period until 18 years of age.
Details of the role
The Research Genetic Counsellor supports delivery of the Diagnosis4All (D4All) program through provision of culturally safe genetic counselling, participant coordination and clinical research support activities.
D4All is a statewide, interdisciplinary program focused on improving equitable, timely and culturally safe access to genomic diagnoses for priority populations in NSW, including First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people living in regional and remote areas.
Working under the direction of the Program Manager and Chief Investigators, the Research Genetic Counsellor contributes specialist genetic counselling expertise while supporting research delivery, participant engagement and coordination of clinical–research interfaces. The role has a strong participant-facing focus and works closely with families, clinicians, researchers and community partners.
The role reports to the Associate Professor Elizabeth Palmer. They will work closely with other members of the Rare Diseases NSW Group at UNSW as well as with staff of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and South West Sydney Local Health District. This will include travel to different sites as needed. The Research Genetic Counsellor will also participate in ongoing training and personal and group supervision in genetic counselling.
Some key skills required:
- Relevant undergraduate degree with post-graduate qualification in genetic counselling.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the provision of genetic counselling services.
- Demonstrated understanding of the application of genomic medicine in the setting of clinical care and research.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and the ability to use health information systems.
- Commitment to ongoing education including actively seeking opportunities to develop and nurture leadership skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide supervision and mentorship to junior research genetic counsellors, as well as research staff and students/trainees requiring genetics education.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines using judgement and initiative.
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate for recruitment process questions only.
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
(Elizabeth) Emma Palmer, Associate Professor WH/Paed & CH for role specific questions only.
E: elizabeth.palmer@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Thursday 26th March before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
