Genetic Counsellor Level 1/2

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference

The Genetics Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Genetic Counsellor to join the team. The Genetics Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital is a Local Health District wide clinic that provides diagnosis, gene testing and genetic counselling services.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Genetics Counsellor Level 1/2

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital, Dept Clinical Genetics

What you'll be doing

The Genetic Counsellor will provide genetic counselling support for the clinical geneticist led general genetics clinic and coordinate and manage genetic counsellor led clinics for patients requiring genetic counselling for diagnosed and/or well-defined genetic conditions.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Must have an undergraduate degree in a non-nursing, non-medical discipline and hold a post graduate qualification in genetic counselling or have attained Part 1 certification in genetics counselling from the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the provision of genetic counselling services to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 12 November 2025