• Fantastic opportunity to support the research activities of the Forefront Research Team
• Located at the Brain and Mind Centre, Camperdown Campus
• Full time, fixed term 2-year appointment with an $84Kp.a base salary plus superannuation

Job Reference Number: 1675/0818F

About the opportunity 

The Forefront Research Team is multi-layered and is dedicated to understanding the impact of conditions on cognition and brain function over time. The research team headed by Professor Glenda Halliday is also closely linked with the Sydney Brain Bank and we have a strong interest in neuropathology and biomarker research.

The Genetic Counsellor provides research participants and/or family members with information and support regarding any genetic risks associated with the neurodegenerative conditions being researched, the implications for the participants and their families in participating in the genetic research, and whether participants have any concerns or issues that warrant other health professional referrals.

Reporting to the NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, Professor Glenda Halliday, you will:

• Provides genetic counselling and education to participants and their families
• Contributes to the development and implementation of research protocols and policies
• Maintains appropriate records, statistics and documents genetic test results
• Ensures that ethics guidelines, standards and WHS requirements are met

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Genetic Counsellor who possesses:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in health sciences, science, nursing or counselling discipline
• Post-graduate qualifications in Genetic counselling
• Current registration or eligibility for both Part 1 Certification and Part 2 certification by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)
• Previous interactions with a diverse group of stakeholders including patients, medical professionals, research bodies and Faculty staff
• Previous experience working within a hospital/research environment and in counselling patients and families on the genetic contribution of specific medical conditions
• Computer skills including MS Office and internet and database management
• Experience in healthcare delivery and demonstrated experience as a genetic counsellor

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 1675/0818F to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing Date: 11:30pm Wednesday 3rd October 2018

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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