Genetic Counsellor

Position DetailsReference Number 65976
Position Title Genetic Counsellor
Employment Type Part Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department General Genetics
Location Monash Medical Centre Clayton
Position SummaryMonash Health is excited to announce a permanent Genetic Counsellor position within its General Genetics Department, located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. There is 0.8-0.9EFT at Grade 2-3 available. We are ideally looking for Grade 3 GCs. You will provide genetic counselling to a variety of clients for a wide range of genetic conditions.About our General Genetics Department at Monash HealthMonash Health provides a world of healthcare across south eastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. We employee more than 25,500 staff who work across 40 care locations. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best. For more information please visit . The General Genetics Department sees prenatal, paediatric and adult patients to provide assessment, management advice, education, counselling and support for a wide range of genetic conditions.About The RoleWe are a medium sized, busy department. We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team. The department sees prenatal, paediatric and adult patients, for a wide range of genetic conditions. This role does not involve cancer genetics as there is a separate Familial Cancer Centre based at Monash Medical Centre. The role is permanent part-time (up to 0.8/0.9EFT / 60.8 - 68.4 hours per fortnight) depending on the classification of the successful candidate(s)), at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. We are looking for a more experienced GC (Grade 3), however we will always consider Gr2 GCs. There is up to 0.9EFT available, for one or more applicants.About You:

• You have completed a Master of Genetic Counselling Course, with experience working as a GC, ideally in prenatal genetics as well.
• You have a good knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects.
• You have demonstrated clinical placement experience in the provision of genetic counselling. You have excellent written and verbal, English communication skills.
• You thrive working in a fast paced environment as part of a multidisciplinary team and are a considerate and collaborative team member.
• You are a proficient computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• You will also need to have Australian working rights.

What We Offer:

• access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills & knowledge base
• professional development opportunities
• mentorship & career guidance
• a supportive learning and work environment

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, access to onsite staff car parking and gym, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).How to ApplyMonash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.Existing Monash Health Employees should apply using your Monash Health employee account. For any queries regarding employee accounts contact Recruitment Services at .Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks;
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• proof of immunisation.

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made. As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview. Under the Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working within the Public Health system must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. The current orders require evidence of three doses for COVID-19.All applicants to positions with Monash Health will need to upload acceptable evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza as part of their application. Acceptable evidence is a copy of your Immunisation History Statement which can be accessed via myGov. Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who can provide evidence that they meet full vaccination status.
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