Grade 2 Genetic Counsellor - Melbourne, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

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Melbourne, Australia

19 hours ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Monash Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health

Reference: 61398

Monash Health is excited to announce a part-time temporary Grade 2 Associate Genetic Counsellor position within its General Genetics Department, located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton.

You will provide genetic counselling to a variety of clients for a wide range of genetic conditions.

About our General Genetics Department at Monash Health

About The Role
We 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 part-time EFT (depending on classification of successful applicant, hours per fortnight), temporary for 8 months, based at Monash Medical Centre Clayton.

About You
You have completed a Master of Genetic Counselling Course, and have at least 2 years of genetic counselling experience. You have a high level of 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 Apply

Monash 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.

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.