Senior Genetic Counsellor

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Genetic CounsellorSalary: HSO Level P2 $112,269 - $119,290 p.a. pro rata (plus 11% superannuation)
Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands
Unit/Division: Service Unit 4 - Medical - Rare Care Centre
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: 00021022
Closing Date: 2024-05-03 4:00 PM
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-This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for twelve months at 30.4 hours per fortnight (0.4 FE), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.VCID No. 892969Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced and motivated person to join our team at the Rare Care Centre - the Clinical Centre of Expertise for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases - located at Perth Children's Hospital.As a Senior Genetic Counsellor, you will be responsible for the provision of advanced genetic counselling services to the public. You will assist in the training and education of staff and members of community services and provide advice and expertise to Program Directors regarding clinical service delivery.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide a specialist genetic counselling service and consultation to an allocated service and to other clinical staff and community colleagues.
• Liaise with staff and community-based services in case management.
• Provide advice and expertise about the clinical practice implications of Centre and Hospital policy and procedures to the Program Directors.
• Assist in developing the Centre programme and actively participate in continuous improvement activities and apply quality improvement principles to all duties performed.
• Provide appropriate written or educational material to consultants, health and cross-sector professionals and clients.

To be eligible for this role, you most hold a postgraduate qualification in genetic counselling and either completion of Part One Certification Training with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) or Board eligibility status with the HGSA.The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please .Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Sue Baker, Nursing Co-Director (Medical) on 0420 314 562.How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online ( ).Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: .Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.