Genetic Counsellor - Genetics Services

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Posting Date: 30 Sept 2026

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Grade 2 Genetic Counsellor – Monash Genetics Department (Part Time Permanent)

Associate Genetic Counsellor to join the Monash General Genetics Department for 0.6EFT (3 days a week) 12 months parental leave position.

• To provide Genetic Counselling to patients and families of Monash Health and perform duty genetic counselling tasks

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful

Our Journey

The General Genetics Department sees prenatal, paediatric and adult patients to provide assessment, management advice, education, counselling and support for a wide range of genetic conditions.

We are a very busy department. We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team. The department sees prenatal, paediatric and adult patients, for a wide range of genetic conditions. This role does not involve cancer genetics as there is a separate Familial Cancer Centre based at Monash Medical Centre.

A Day in the Life:

• Provision of prenatal, paediatric, adult and reproductive genetic counselling, in line with current standards of care.
• Perform “duty” to respond to incoming enquiries from patients/referring clinicians, referral triage and administration support.
• Document patient information such as pedigree and consultation notes in medical record.
• Appropriate practical and psychosocial follow up of patients, including post consultation letters.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team of other genetic counsellors, clinical geneticists, clinical genetics fellows, administration staff, intake assistants, students and other health care providers.
• Participate in research as appropriate.

About You

You are an experienced Genetic Counsellor with a strong focus on patient centred care. Through your hard working and enthusiastic nature you have the ability to adapt to changing settings and work shifts that suit your lifestyle. You have a high level of knowledge and understanding of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects. You have demonstrated clinical placement experience in the provision of genetic counselling. You have excellent written and verbal, English communication skills. You thrive working in a fast paced environment as part of a multidisciplinary team and are a considerate and collaborative team member. You are a proficient computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs quickly.

What you need:

• A Graduate Diploma or Masters of Genetic Counselling
• Current Working with Children’s Check

In Return:

• mentorship & career guidance
• a supportive learning and work environment and very supportive management and team

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