Genetic Counsellor - Genetics Services

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About the Department / Program  

The Monash Health Familial Cancer Centre provides Genetic Counselling, assessment and in some cases genetic testing for individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cancer or have a family history of cancer. We are located in McCulloch House at Monash Health in Clayton and have clinics at Morrabbin, Clayton and Berwick. 

About the Role  

Join our team as a Genetic Counsellor on a permanenet part time basis (2 days per week, 30.2 hours a fortnight) with the possibility of extra days to work at McCulloch House based at Monash Health, Clayton. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Senior Genetic Counsellor/Unit Manager and working with the broader Familial Cancer Centre team. 

Days will be negotiated based on the successful applicants. 

About You  

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will be required to and bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:  

• Provision of genetic counselling to individuals seeking information about their family history of cancer (including clinic coordination, intake and follow up) in line with current standards of care 

• Work in conjunction with other FCC team members, clinical geneticists, other medical specialists, medical genetics fellows, laboratory staff, and genetic counsellors 

• Participate in education activities including education of health professionals and other groups 

• Participate in research opportunities, within Monash Health, and with external stakeholders 

• Effective liaison with specialist services and medical units within the hospital network 

• Liaise with community support agencies and support groups and refer as appropriate 

• Liaise with other Family Cancer Genetic Centres to ensure the appropriate care of families 

• Liaison with diagnostic laboratories 

• Liaison with the CCV register for verifications 

• Register individuals in the Victorian Family Cancer Registry (CCV) 

• Documentation of patient contacts and details in appropriate medical records 

• Collection of statistics and auditing of the genetic counselling service 

• Commitment to ongoing medical genetics and counselling supervision and participation in on-going education and professional development through Genetic Health Services Victoria 

• Commitment to attaining Part 2 certification in genetic counselling (HGSA) 

• Perform other genetic counselling duties as required by Unit Manager or Director 

• Will require a police check and working with children check 

• Will be required to travel to various clinic sites for provision of genetic counselling services

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.