SCHN - Staff Specialist in Genetic Pathology, CHW (eCredential)

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.

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week : Up to 40
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications are via eCredential

The Genetic Pathology Department at The Children's Hospital at Westmead is seeking a permanent up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Staff Specialist to join their team as soon as possible.

- To provide high quality diagnostic, consultative, procedural and on-call specialty services in Genetic Pathology to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities commensurate with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- To provide either individually or in conjunction with another genetic pathologist, full-time, on-site medical supervision according to NPAAC requirements to the laboratories performing genetic testing at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
- To provide clinical input of all aspects of the laboratory services currently within the Western Sydney Genetics Program at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead including Sydney Genome Diagnostics and the Statewide services: NSW Newborn Screening Programme and NSW Biochemical Genetics Service.
- The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and, where required, the encouragement of an academic environment which supports research and development.

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 .

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 secure 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.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

For assistance with eCredential, please email .

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 SCHN - Staff Specialist in Genetic Pathology, CHW (eCredential) (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Parramatta Council