Senior Genetic Counsellor

5 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia European Society of Human Genetics Full time

Overview

An opportunity for a Senior Genetic Counsellor to lead a large and diverse team of more than 20 Genetic Counsellors in a clinical and academic genetics program spanning two internationally recognised health services, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Genomic Medicine Department and Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) provide a full range of adult genetics services, including multidisciplinary programs dedicated to inherited cancer, neurogenetics, cardiac, renal, endocrine genetics, and other fields. The service supports mainstream genetic testing across conditions and leads a range of research programs and clinical trials. The department has close links with the University of Melbourne, Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Clinical Oncology, and the Masters of Genomic Health/Genetic Counselling course, and hosts embedded research groups.

The Senior Genetic Counsellor will work closely with the Clinical Director and Operations Manager to ensure delivery of a high-quality clinical service, shape the development of the GC team, and contribute to research and educational activities. There is an opportunity to establish a clinical practice in areas of personal interest and to originate new counsellor-led practice and research. The successful candidate may be supported in an honorary appointment to the University of Melbourne consistent with their experience.

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage a large, diverse team of Genetic Counsellors across two health services.

- Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical service and patient care in genetics and familial cancer.

- Set strategic direction for the Genetic Counselling (GC) team and contribute to departmental research and educational activities.

- Establish clinical practices in areas of special interest and develop counsellor-led practice and research initiatives.

- Collaborate with Clinical Director, Operations Manager, and academic partners to integrate clinical and research efforts.

- Potentially hold an honorary appointment at the University of Melbourne, aligned with experience.

Qualifications and Experience

- Formal Qualifications: Minimum two years post Part 2 Certification in Genetic Counselling by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA), or an international qualification recognized through reciprocal arrangement with HGSA.

- Essential: Experience in managing a hospital service area and providing leadership with significant contribution to clinical activities; experience leading a diverse clinical team; ability to develop and deliver a strategic vision; involvement in education and quality assurance in genetics/familial cancer; excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

- Desirable: Five years post Part 2 Certification; involvement in genetic counselling professional activities and research; supervision/education/training of counsellors; experience leading change in a clinical service; formal leadership/management training.

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Paul James, FCC Director – paul.james@mh.org.au

Job Type: Full-time

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