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Form of work- Full time or Part time fixed term until 30/06/2025 role
- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
- $62K -104K (pro-rata) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s first and most trusted tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the Public Fertility Services
The Royal Women’s Hospital has proudly introduced the Public Fertility Services offering high-quality, safe and value-based care that is inclusive and culturally safe and improves access to Fertility Services for those who are currently underserviced by the private sector.
The Public Fertility Services offers a wide range of fertility treatments including but not limited to intrauterine insemination, IVF and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection treatment cycles, Fertility preservation including ovarian and testicular tissue freezing, Preimplantation Genetic Testing, and a first publicly funded Donor Egg and Sperm Bank.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Embryologist to join our dynamic and solidary team.
If you are passionate about contributing to the betterment of society and impacting the lives of thousands of families, then a career at the Royal Women’s Hospital may be the perfect fit for you. At the Public Fertility Service, we offer opportunities to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with the industry leading technology including Time-lapse Incubators and Electronic Witnessing. Additionally, working with us provides a great opportunity to participate in and conduct cutting-edge scientific research. For new embryologists, there is ample opportunity to learn from a diverse group of experienced scientists. For those with previous experience we value differences between clinics and have opportunities that use your experience within our unit. We value the individuality and professional initiatives of our team at all levels.
As an Embryologist, you will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures related to the collection, inspection, manipulation, processing of human oocytes, sperm and embryos and other related aspects of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).
A regular day will see you:
- Perform standard ART procedures and other treatments undertaken in the embryology laboratory
- Process human gametes, embryos or tissue for cryopreservation
- Maintain accurate records of laboratory procedures and results
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures
- Assist with management of patients providing samples / general reception duties as required
We are looking for either senior (Grade 2) or junior (Grade 1) embryologist. Both position descriptions are available for this role.
About you
We believe that a motivated, discreet professional with a “can do” attitude and flexible approach would complement our team well.
Essential criteria
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent;
- Strong understanding of reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desirable Criteria
- Master of Science degree or equivalent Previous experience working in an embryology laboratory
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range 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 financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Minimum of five weeks annual leave for full time employees, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s
The salary classification will commensurate with experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and we encourage you to still apply if you have relevant experience you could apply to this role.
