Genetic Counsellor

5 days ago


Clayton, Australia Monash Health Full time

Reference Number
- 65676
- Employment Type
- Fixed Term Part Time
- Entity
- Monash Health
- Department
- Fertility
- Location
- Monash Medical Centre Clayton
- Position Summary
- Come and work for Victoria's largest Health Service
- Provide advanced genetic counselling to patients and families of Monash Health
- This is a Part Time position - 12 months Maternity Leave

**Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.**

**About the Role**:
Join our team as a **_Fertility Genetic Counsellor_** on a part time (1.5 days), 12 month fixed term contract to work at Monash Medical Centre Clayton

Providing advanced genetic counselling to patients and families of Monash Health Fertility, you will also provide mentorship & leadership to the team and assist the Medical Director and Nurse Manager in the coordination, administration and direction of genetic services at Monash Health.

**_ In addition to this, you will also:_**
- Bring a high-level of IVF-specific knowledge to the team, enabling the upskilling of colleagues and the rapid capacity-building of the department to meet the needs of the new public fertility service.
- Continue to accept and seek learning opportunities for professional development.
- Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
- Develop, define, and coordinate policies, procedures and workflows to facilitate effective service delivery between Monash Health Fertility and private service providers.
- Act as a liaison and expert for contacts at genetic testing labs and private IVF providers to enable a smooth journey for Monash Health Fertility patients undertaking genetic feasibility and testing processes.
- Provide assistance to the Medical Director and Nurse Manager with management activities and strategic planning.

**About Us**:
**Monash Health Fertility**

Established in late 2022, Monash Health Fertility (MHF) provides a full range of fertility care services to the people of metropolitan and regional east and southeast Victoria. In the immediate term, an in-house specialist consultation and diagnostic imaging service will be provided, with high level Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) delivered in partnership with our private provider.

Through its representation on the Department of Health Clinical Advisory Committee, Monash Health Fertility plays a key consultation and advisory role in state-wide fertility service policy and procedure development, and evidence-based care practices.

Monash Health Fertility aims to provide a safe, high quality, evidence-based program that prioritises the physical and psychological needs of all persons undergoing treatment. The service strives for excellence, with a continuous endeavour to achieve industry leading success rates, strict adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards, and clear and transparent reporting. MHF acknowledges the pivotal role of each team member in delivering the business vision and is committed to the ongoing professional development of its people.

**About You**:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

- Masters of Genetic Counselling
- Graduate diploma (in place of Masters of Genetic Counselling were completed prior to 2009)
- Certified Genetic Counsellor by Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) ( Preferred)
- Preferably a minimum 2 years’ experience in an IVF-setting as a Genetic Counsellor
- Experience assisting with management tasks, strategic planning development and implementation.
- Proficient computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
- Attention to detail.

**In Return**

As a part of a dedicated team, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging that increases your take-home pay, access to subsidised staff car parking and gym, hybrid working model, and a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP); not to mention playing a pioneering part in Victoria’s _first_ Public Fertility Service.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please reach out to **Susan Sweeney on 0400 554 123**

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

To learn more about our organisation visit **monashhealth.org**.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos**:monashhealth.org/careers**.

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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