Genetic Counsellor - Genetics Services

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Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation.

You are an experienced Genetic Counsellor with a strong commitment to patient‑centred care and a high level of knowledge in the medical, genetic, and psychosocial aspects of genetic counselling. You have demonstrated clinical experience and bring clinical and/or research experience in Motor Neurone Disease (MND), supporting effective counselling in complex neurogenetic contexts. You are adaptable, hardworking, and enthusiastic, with the ability to thrive in fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environments as a considerate and collaborative team member. You have excellent written and verbal English communication skills and are a proficient computer user, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

 

What you need:  

• A Graduate Diploma or Masters of Genetic Counselling 
• Current Working with Children’s Check 
• Proven relevant experience 
• Relevant working visa 
• Relevant qualifications 

 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Anita Gorrie or Helen Curd on (03) 9594 2026. 

 

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