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Laboratory Genetic Counsellor
1 week ago
Attractive salary + super
12-month part time contract (22.8 hours per week)
Join the Dynamic Team Shaping the Future of Clinical Genomics
What's in it for you?
Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Unrivalled opportunity to join a reputable organisation
Opportunity to grow and develop within the role
Subsidised coffee in our lively café Synapse
On campus, we have a myriad of retail stores, cafes, restaurants along with a boutique hotel
We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program, and a fantastic paid parental leave scheme.
The opportunity:
Are you a passionate genetic counsellor looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of genetics and genomics?
As part of a new Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance (MGHA) funded clinical care intervention, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled genetic counsellor to join our laboratory team.
Laboratory genetic counsellors play a vital role in the effective delivery of the VCGS genetic and genomic test suite.Your primary responsibility will be to provide support for a trial and evaluation of a Contact Service aimed at supporting paediatricians to request Medicare funded exome testing.
This is a 12-month 0.6 position, reporting to the Head of Service Delivery and Development.You will work closely with the clinical liaison team, laboratory genetic counsellors, VCGS clinical genomics laboratory and the MGHA research team to ensure the success of this intervention.
Your responsibilities will include accurate communication of information to health professionals, contributing to the development of the MGHA website content, collecting and overseeing the collection of process and outcome data, providing education to health professionals, and collaborating with key stakeholders to establish efficient processes for timely support delivery.
If you are eager to expand your genomics expertise, work on innovative projects, and contribute to the advancement of personalised healthcare, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Your responsibilities include:
Provide support to paediatricians regarding Medicare funded Childhood syndrome exome testing
Promptly respond to enquiries from paediatricians and other relevant healthcare professionals across Victoria
Respond to requests from laboratory teams to source additional clinical information about requests.
Exercise initiative and demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for and actively contributing to service delivery and process improvement
Draft clinical content to contribute to the development of education and marketing materials relevant to this project in collaboration with laboratory, clinical liaison, VCGS communications and the Melbourne Genomics research teams
About you:
Master of Genetic Counselling that fulfils the academic requirements for Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Board Eligible status, or previously attained Member of HGSA (Genetic Counselling)
Knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects
Knowledge of genetic and genomic testing
Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
Who we are
To be considered, applicants should submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Responses to selection criteria via the position description
All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children's and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children's and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.
Closing date: 23 June 2023
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