Genetic Counsellor Specialist

18 hours ago


Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time
About the Role

This is a specialist position in our Clinical Genetics Service, where you will be responsible for providing genetic counselling to individuals seeking information about their personal and/or family history of cancer and other genetic disorders.

As a Genetic Counsellor Specialist, you will work closely with other genetics team members to provide an effective genetic counselling service. Your primary duties will include ensuring that appropriate and complete information required for clinic appointments is collected during intake, providing genetic counselling, working in conjunction with other genetics team members, and maintaining accurate hospital & genetic records and database for patients and family members seeking genetic counselling.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the principles of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic, and psychosocial aspects. They will also have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously. A patient-focused and compassionate attitude is essential.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary: $65,000 - $95,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time), depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including generous salary packaging, a suite of wellness initiatives, mentoring and career development opportunities, onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.
About Us

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose: to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages and cultures.



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