Senior Genetic Counsellor

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Royal Melbourne Hospital, VIC Parkville, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Senior/Lead Genetic CounsellorGenomic Medicine and the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre

Full Time Ongoing Role – 80 hours per fortnight
Based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville Campus
Monthly ADO’s

An opportunity is available in one of the leading roles in Genetic Counselling in Australia. The Genomic Medicine Department and Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) is looking for a Senior Genetic Counsellor to lead a large and diverse team of more than 20 Genetic Counsellors in a clinical and academic genetics program that spans two internationally recognised health services, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.Your new role:

Genomic Medicine and Parkville FCC provide a full range of adult genetics services including multidisciplinary programs dedicated to inherited cancer, neurogenetics, cardiac, renal, endocrine genetics, and other fields,
You will support the mainstream genetic testing across a number of conditions and is the lead site for a range of research programs and clinical trials defining the cutting edge of medical genetics.
Genomic Medicine and Parkville FCC enjoy close links with the University of Melbourne, Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Clinical Oncology and the Masters of Genomic Health/Genetic Counselling course and is home to a number of embedded research groups.

About you:

The Senior GC will work closely with the Clinical Director and Operations Manager to ensure the delivery of a high-quality clinical service, set the direction for the development of the GC team and contribute to the research and educational activities of the department.
You will have an opportunity to establish a clinical practice in areas of their special interest and originate new counsellor-led practice and research.
The successful candidate may be supported in an honorary appointment to the University of Melbourne consistent with their experience.

Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

A values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs
Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!), onsite car parking, close to public transport

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.Interested?If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.For a confidential discussion please connect via the details below.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment including evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses) and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine (mandatory for all clinical and or patient facing roles) prior to commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.Don’t delay it, apply now! - Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.For further information please contact Professor Paul JamesAll appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.Contact Person

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