Senior Genetic Counsellor

SA Health
Job reference: 859565
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit, Department of Genetics and Molecular Pathology and Division of Paediatric Medicine - North Adelaide
• Salary - Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $121,537 to $126,970 p.a
• Employment Part time - Term Contract (temporary 12 months)

On top of this, as an employee of Women's and Children's Health Network, you will have access to Salary Sacrifice benefits with which allows for generous salary sacrifice arrangements each FBT year as a special benefit for employees of the local Health Networks. A Meal Entertainment allowance per FBT year can also be salary sacrificed out of your pre-tax income to cover costs over and above the Everyday living expenses benefit.OverviewThe Women's & Children's Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state's leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being SA's largest maternity and obstetric service.Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity exists within Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit to join the team as an AHP3 Senior Genetic Counsellor working in a part time capacity, for 12 months from commencement, with possibility for extension for the right applicant.In the role of the Senior Genetic Counsellor, you will use specialist knowledge to provide genetic counselling, referral of patients to specialist practitioners, consent patients for genomic testing, contribute to reports and participate in research activities. You will be the key contact person for recruiting families into the NewbornsInSA research study and advising families of findings from genomic newborn screening.The NewbornsInSA project is an MRFF-funded clinical translational research study to explore new models of genomic newborn screening. This research will employ a combination of untargeted metabolomic screening and whole-genome sequencing to identify newborns at risk of a genetic disease, perform confirmatory diagnostic testing and initiate early intervention. Our team of clinical investigators will ensure new diagnoses are translated into improved patient care and outcomes. Stakeholder engagement and health economic assessments are further components of this research. This is an ambitious forward-looking research project with the potential to change neonatal care pathways in South Australia and beyond.This position is based at the Women's and Children's Hospital and will work across multiple sites, including the Genetics and Molecular Pathology Department of SA Pathology and other sites within the SA Health network. This position would suit a Senior Genetic Counsellor who is looking to further advance their research and genomics skills.To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.Applying from interstate?For interstate or overseas applicants we encourage you to consider Adelaide as your new potential home, as one of the most liveable cities in the world. South Australia offers a relaxed, family friendly lifestyle where you can truly achieve work -life balance and afford to do more.This position may attract additional financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.Other Important InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category BSA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859565EnquiriesLucy Anastasi - Project Manager, NewbornsInSAE-mail: Lucy.Anastasi@sa.gov.auApplication Closing DateTuesday 2 April 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility Statement
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.