Genetic Assistant

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About the Program

The Cardiovascular Genomics Service (CVG) at VHH provides inpatient and outpatient consultations for patients who may have, or may be at risk of, an inherited disorder. The service has close links with the Genetics and Molecular Pathology laboratory, where most of our genetic testing is undertaken, and works collaboratively with other clinicians at VHH to see families (including children) for genetic counselling and testing.

About the Role

The CVG is receiving a large volume of referrals. Your role will be to help coordinate and grow our service to meet demand. You will be supported well by two clinical geneticists and two genetic counsellors,and given a high degree of autonomy in the role. We are likely to recruit two, if not three, individuals (all part-time) who will share a full-time equivalent role.

About You 

To ensure your success in this role you will also bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:  

• Genuine passion and interest in this unique opportunity  

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, you readily build strong relationships with stakeholders in the delivery of client centred care   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

We are a small but very cohesive team. We pride ourselves on supporting each other, and our unity is our biggest strength in delivering outstanding care to the patients we serve in our clinic. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team.

Upon your appointment, we will provide you with;

 Professional development opportunities, seminars and mentoring.

• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the CVG service - we value innovation and new ideas on how we can do things better.
• Salary packaging
• Onsite subsidised staff parking

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees. This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs.

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

• Through partnerships with Medibank Private and HCF, Monash Health also offers employees cost-effective corporate private health insurance cover.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please reach out to Fiona Cunningham (Senior Cardiac Genetic Counsellor) on 0409 334 865

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 15th December 2025