The Team:
The Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service (TCGS) is a Statewide service based at the Royal Hobart Hospital managing referrals across the State via outreach, phone and telehealth. The TCGS is a general genetics service including cancer and specialist areas such as neurogenetics, and provides prenatal, paediatric and adult genetic healthcare through direct appointments and participation in a wide range of MDT meetings and clinics across Tasmania. The TCGS team includes dedicated administrative and intake support, research, genetic counselling and clinical genetics staff who work closely together to support the Tasmanian genetic and rare disease community and the healthcare providers involved in treatment and management.
The Role:
The Genetic Counsellor/Associate Genetic Counsellor will play an integral role in the effective delivery of all aspects genetic healthcare provided by the TCGS to individuals and families in Tasmania. Genetic counsellors/associate genetic counsellors at TCGS operate with a high level of independence within their scope of practice with the support and supervision of experienced genetic counselling and clinical genetics team members. Financial and workplace support to attend individual genetic counselling supervision is also provided for the purposes of HGSA Certification and Registration.
You will need:
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of current genetic disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of medical and health professional staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with patients and families in both clinical and community-based settings.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed Term, Full Time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately a 12-month period.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $77,737 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Membership of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
- Two-year clinical master’s degree in Genetic Counselling from an Australian University accredited by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia; or
- Comparable qualifications from a recognised tertiary overseas institution; or
- Part 1 certification (awarded prior to 2010), Board eligible status or full certification in Genetic Counselling awarded by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Rachel Pope-Couston
Position: Manager/Senior Genetic Counsellor
Email address: rachel.pope-couston@ths.tas.gov.au
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