Clinical Geneticist Consultant, Adult Genetics Unit

**Job no**: 892602
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Medical
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (Subject to private practice agreement)**:

- **Permanent full-time**

**About the Role**

As a Consultant Clinical Geneticist, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert clinical genetic services to families within the Adult Genetics Unit. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, offering guidance and support in the diagnosis and management of genetic conditions. Your insights will help shape the direction of clinical practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals and their families.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the education, training, and research initiatives within the Unit. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues, fostering a supportive and dynamic team environment. This role offers the perfect balance of clinical, educational, and research involvement, making it an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Clinical Geneticist seeking to make a lasting impact in the field.

**About You**

We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Clinical Geneticist with a passion for patient care and teamwork. To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

- A Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and specialist qualifications.
- Certification as a Clinical Geneticist or equivalent qualification.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in adult genetics with a strong understanding of clinical genetics services and trends.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Relocation Support**: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 892602**

**Enquiries to**:

- Tracy Kroon
- Position: Business Consultant, Specialty Medicine 2
Phone: 8222 6582

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 28 February 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

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**Advertised**: 31 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 28 Feb 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time