Genetic Counsellor

14 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- **Ongoing Appointment**:

- ** Full Time & Part Time Available**:

- ** Classification: Genetic Counsellor WW2-WW12**:

- ** Located at Alfred Health**

**The Department**

The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Service (CGGS) at Alfred Hospital is a diagnostic and predictive health service. The GCCS provides care for adults who have a known or suspected inherited condition and/or family history of an inherited genetic condition. Patients are referred from other specialist clinicians and general practitioners. The service coordinates non-admitted outpatient clinics that are co-located with other speciality clinics across Alfred Health campuses.

**The Role**

This position reports to the Manager of the CGGS. The Genetic Counsellor will provide clinical genetic counselling services.

**Qualification & Experience Required**

**_ Essential _**
- Must hold a Masters in Genetic Counselling or recognised equivalent tertiary qualification in Genetic Counselling
- Has or is expected to achieve FHGSA in accordance to the HGSA Clinical Certification Policy for Genetic Counsellors
- Must hold and maintain annual registration with HGSA while practicing in line with HGSA Professional Practice Policy for Genetic Counsellors
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and competencies of genetic counselling - Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and organisational skills - Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

**_Highly Desirable_**
- Previous genetic counselling experience

**Benefits**
- Salary Packaging
- Discount Health Insurance
- Staff Parking
- Close Proximity to Public Transport.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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