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Form of workPosition Title: Hospital Scientist (Cancer genetics)
Employment Type: Full Time, fixed term till 28th February 2025 - Maternity relief
Hours per week: 38 hours
Position Grade: Year 1 to 8
Salary: $ 67,454.89 to $ 97,706.98 per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Hospital Scientists
Department Name: SydPath – Cancer Genetics
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory team who works together to provide quality care to clients and patients of SydPath, Cancer genetics. We are recruiting for a passionate, dynamic, skilled and committed Hospital Scientist to join our team in a Maternity Relief role. We are seeking those with the motivation to learn, develop and contribute to all areas of cancer genetics.
Our Culture:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We welcome applications from people who have recent experience in Cancer Genetics. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in an agile work environment. We are recruiting for a committed cancer genetic scientist to join our team. We are seeking those with knowledge and skills, but also the motivation to learn, develop, and contribute to the cancer genetics department. You will need to be organised, have a passion for supporting and being part of a great team culture and have a collaborative personality.
Application Instructions:
To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. A Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated current cancer genetics experience including NGS and a sound theoretical knowledge of cancer genetics.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the Anatomical Pathology and Cancer Genetics Quality system.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills including well developed verbal and written communication, including the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
6. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and high level of detail in tasks, problem solving and analytical skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of LIS systems
9. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and high level of detail in tasks, problem solving and analytical skills.
10.Proven customer service skills and an ability to exceed client services expectations.
Applications close on: 19th March 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:
Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form
Position Description
How to upload and address the selection criteria
Contact Details:Dr Bin Wang, Senior Scientist Cancer Genetics, 02 8382 ************@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Dr Damien Stark, Principal Hospital Scientist, Cancer Genetics, ************@svha.org.auClosing Date:
19 March 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au
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