Genetic Counsellor

7 days ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

Genetic Counsellor (Grade 4) - secondment opportunity
- 12 months full time (part time considered), fixed term parental leave coverage
- Austin Health Clinical Genetics, Heidelberg, Victoria

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, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About Clinical Genetics**

Austin Health Clinical Genetics Service coordinates and delivers clinical genetics services at Austin Health, Eastern Health and Northern Health. In addition, Familial Cancer clinics are conducted at Albury/Wodonga, Ballarat and Shepparton.

**About the role**
The Certified Genetic Counsellor will work in conjunction with the Senior Genetic Counsellor/Unit Manager and Director of Clinical Genetics to help coordinate and deliver high quality genetic services to the Northern region of Melbourne. This role will involve leadership of the professional group of genetic counselling and genetic counselling support staff (intake assistants). The clinical aspect of the role includes direct responsibility for leading and managing the Neurogenetic service and contributing to the development of a mainstream model of care with neurology departments in Austin Health and Eastern Health.

**About you**

Essential:

- Must hold a Masters of Genetic Counselling, or Diploma of Genetic Counselling and
- Be HGSA Board Certified, Fellow HGSA (FHGSA)

Desirable:

- Experience in leading a Genetic Counselling tea
- Experience in Genetic Counselling for neurogenetic conditions

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

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