Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

• Work for Victoria's largest Health Service
• Demonstrate your clinical knowledge and commitment to patient centred care
• Excellent Management opportunity to play a key role & lead by example

Our Journey:

Monash Health Fertility

Established in late 2022, Monash Health Fertility (MHF) provides a full range of fertility care services to the people of metropolitan and regional east and southeast Victoria. In the immediate term, an in-house specialist consultation and diagnostic imaging service will be provided, with high level Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) delivered in partnership with our private provider.

Through its representation on the Department of Health Clinical Advisory Committee, Monash Health Fertility plays a key consultation and advisory role in state-wide fertility service policy and procedure development, and evidence-based care practices.

Monash Health Fertility aims to provide a safe, high quality, evidence-based program that prioritises the physical and psychological needs of all persons undergoing treatment. The service strives for excellence, with a continuous endeavour to achieve industry leading success rates, strict adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards, and clear and transparent reporting. MHF acknowledges the pivotal role of each team member in delivering the business vision and is committed to the ongoing professional development of its people.

With the opening of this new service, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fertility Genetic Counsellor. We are open to applicants seeking Part Time employment.

A Day in the Life:

Providing advanced genetic counselling to patients and families of Monash Health Fertility, you will also provide mentorship & leadership to the team, and assist the Senior Genetic Counsellor/ Unit Manager in the coordination, administration and direction of genetic services at Monash Health.

In addition to this, you will also:

• Bring a high-level of IVF-specific knowledge to the team, enabling the upskilling of colleagues and the rapid capacity-building of the department to meet the needs of the new public fertility service.
• Continue to accept and seek learning opportunities for professional development.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Provide mentorship, supervision and leadership to all genetic counsellors, intake assistants, and Master of Science in Genetic Counselling students.
• Assist in coordinating the student placement program for Master of Science in Genetic Counselling students.
• Develop, define, and coordinate policies, procedures and workflows to facilitate effective service delivery between Monash Health Fertility and private service providers.
• Act as a liaison and expert for contacts at genetic testing labs and private IVF providers to enable a smooth journey for Monash Health Fertility patients undertaking genetic feasibility and testing processes.
• Provide assistance to the Senior Genetic Counsellor/ Unit Manager with management activities and strategic planning.

What you need:

• Masters of Genetic Counselling
• Graduate diploma (in place of Masters of Genetic Counselling where completed prior to 2009)
• Certified Genetic Counsellor by Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an IVF-setting as a Genetic Counsellor
• Experience providing supervision and support to students and Associate Genetic Counsellors.
• Experience assisting with management tasks, strategic planning development and implementation.
• Proficient computer user, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing demands.
• Attention to detail.

In Return

As a part of a dedicated team, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging that increases your take-home pay, access to subsidised staff car parking and gym, hybrid working model, and a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP); not to mention playing a pioneering part in Victoria’s first Public Fertility Service.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please reach out to Trudy Loos on 0400 554 123

Why Monash Health?

There are lots of reasons to join our brand-new Fertility Care Centre, here’s just a few:

• Delivery of a new Monash Health standard in model of care and patient care experience
• Improved facilities in a sustainable design, filled with colour, natural light, and space.
• Cutting edge state of the art technology, innovative design to facilitate world-leading research.
• Dedicated leadership team fostering high performing talent within a tertiary hospital.
• Best place in Australia to grow your healthcare career with education support to further develop your clinical pathway.
• Victoria’s largest public health service employing over 22,000 people across a range of specialities.
• Only healthcare organisation ranked in LinkedIn Australia’s 2022 Top Companies List
• Work closer to home and enjoy the many benefits of Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs

Monash Health is a great place to work.

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. 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 only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call:

Trudy Loos, Director of Clinical Operations, T: 0400 554 123, E: [email protected] using the subject line: Genetic Counsellor - Fertility enquiry via EthicalJobs.