The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Be part of the combined Parkville Familial Cancer Centre and Adult Genetics department Grade 4 team

Why Join RMH?

• On going Full-time | 80 hours per fortnight
• Be part of the   combined Parkville Familial Cancer Centre and Adult Genetics department Grade 4 team
• Career growth | Generous Salary Packaging | Additional leave

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and certified Genetic Counsellor to join the Grade 4 team within the combined Parkville Familial Cancer Centre and Adult Genetics service. In this role, you will provide expert genetic counselling to individuals and families attending Familial Cancer and Adult Genetics clinics across The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and regional outreach services, supporting equitable access to specialised genetic healthcare.

As a Certified Genetic Counsellor, you will play a key role by providing clinical oversight and support to the genetic counselling team while contributing to organisational development and day-to-day operations. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement across a respected statewide genetics service.

Key Accountabilities

• Clinical support and education for associate genetic counsellors.
• Expert genetic counselling to patients / clients.
• Support genetic counsellors in their day-to-day work.
• Developing, establishing and implementing clinical models of care for Genetic Medicine & FCC patients, including psychosocial support.
• Operationalising the development and delivery of clinical programs within the department, together with the other Grade 4 and 5 genetic counsellors in the team.
• Flexibly managing responsibility for own complex clinical caseload, supervision, quality assurance, and service provision.
• Use prioritisation and time management skills to meet the requirements to deliver clinics.
• Works effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

• FHGSA (Genetic Counselling) – or equivalent

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, adaptable and motivated, with a positive attitude
• Committed to The Melbourne Way and making a difference every day

Desirable

• Previous experience in the supervision of Associate Genetic Counsellors, would be advantageous

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.