Genetic Counsellor

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• Casual Genetic Counsellor opportunity, Grade 1 Year 2 to Grade 3 Year 4
• Availability required for at least two days per week, with limited notice as required
• Support the Clinical Genetics team by backfilling the clinical responsibilities of existing Genetic Counsellors

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About Clinical Genetics

The Clinical Genetics Service helps people make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing through genetic diagnosis, counselling and support. Patients may be seen in general or specialist genetics clinics depending on their individual needs.

The multidisciplinary team includes clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, medical oncologists and support staff, working alongside other Austin Health specialists.

The Clinical Genetics Service is also part of Genetics in the North East (GeNE), which provides a range of clinical genetics services across participating health services.

About the role

As a Genetic Counsellor, you will join the casual genetic counsellor workforce and provide clinical backfill for the existing team. You will provide genetic counselling to people seeking information about their personal or family history of cancer and other genetic disorders, in line with current standards of care.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary genetics team to support effective, patient-focused genetic counselling services.

A regular day will see you:

• Collect appropriate and complete information required for clinic appointments during intake
• Provide genetic counselling to individuals seeking information about their personal or family history of cancer and other genetic disorders
• Collaborate with clinical geneticists, oncologists, medical specialists, genetics fellows, genetic counsellors, data managers and administrative staff
• Maintain accurate hospital and genetic records and databases for patients and family members seeking genetic counselling

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring with you:

• A Master of Genetic Counselling or Graduate Diploma of Genetic Counselling
• Demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the principles of genetic counselling, including medical, genetic and psychosocial aspects
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as autonomously
• A patient-focused and compassionate attitude

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Linda Cicciarelli Riddington, Genetic Counsellor at Linda.Cicciarelli@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: Friday 4 December 2026