Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ582475
Application is via eCredential
- Clinical Services are focused on delivering excellent clinical care as part of a multi-disciplinary team to children and adults and supporting their families.
- Research and teaching is undertaken and focused on the area of Genetic Medicine
The Department of Clinical Genetics is part of the Western Sydney Genetics Program (WSGP) which provides a comprehensive medical genetics service, including the Genetic Metabolic Disease Service and the Departments of Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Biochemical Genetics and Newborn Screening. This position includes provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical genetics services at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and rural outreach genetics clinics, and contribution to graduate and post-graduate medical teaching.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Paediatrician, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Certification as a Clinical Geneticist (HGSA) (by the time of commencement)
- Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and excellent interpersonal and professional relationships.
- Experience in the provision of a wide range of consultant clinical genetics services, including diagnosis and counselling for prenatal, paediatric and adult genetic disorders.
- Research experience and publication record in peer-reviewed journals in a genetics-related field.
- Experience in the supervision and teaching of medical students, paediatrician trainees, trainee clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
- Higher degree or working towards a higher degree desirable.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Garima Karki on [email protected]
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Applications Close: Friday, 20 June 2025
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