Clinical Genetics jobs

Job Requisition ID: 8890
Legal Entity: Monash Health

Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168

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Employment Type: Part Time
Posting Date: 13 Aug 2026

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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

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Courtney Smyth, Senior Genetic Counsellor/ Unit Manager on (03) 9594 2009.

Position Description can be found here

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.

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.