IVF Counsellor

WHO IS NO.1?

We are a one-of-a-kind fertility clinic situated in the heart of Melbourne, renowned for its exquisite design. Our dedicated team is at the forefront of redefining fertility, emphasising the values of connection, compassionate care, and collaborative efforts.

This role will be joining our Counselling team. Our Counselling Department is a team of experienced, committed and supportive professionals who highly value collaboration and quality care to clients.

WHAT DOES A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN IVF COUNSELLOR LOOK LIKE?

No. 1 Fertility is seeking an experienced IVF counsellor or a psychologist or social worker to join the Counselling Department in full time or part time permanent capacity.

Counsellors provide:

• Pre-treatment counselling to all individuals and couples prior to embarking on Assisted Reproductive Technology, such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) or egg freezing
•  Support, information and advice regarding donor sperm, donor egg, donor embryo and surrogacy treatment programs.
• Supportive counselling to individuals and couples before, during and after treatment to assist them in managing the psycho-social challenges.
• Organise and run ongoing internal and external education for staff, patients and the wider community including participation in lunch and learns, information nights, community education events, patient wellbeing sessions, etc.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will:

•  Be a qualified IVF Counsellor or a social worker or psychologist with a background in Fertility ideally.
• Have a solid foundation in working with grief and loss.
• Be flexible, adaptable and have a positive attitude.
• They will be an enthusiastic contributor to the counselling team.
• Have at least 2 years post qualification clinical practice and hold full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA or eligible as a social worker with AASW and eligible for full membership with ANZICA (Australian New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association).

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US AT NO. 1? 

The successful candidate will:

•   Hybrid flexible workforce – currently 1 day in the office
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Great team and collaborative culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including research, engaging in conferences, community events etc.
• Easy to access city location close to both Richmond and Jolimont station. Parking onsite available if driving is preferred.
•  DEI driven organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture
• Social workplace with regular company and department social events.  

  Please apply via the seek button below by 26th of April 2024. For any questions or further enquiries please reach out to People and Culture at *****@number1fertility.com.

No 1 Fertility is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. No 1 Fertility acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community and strongly encourages people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.