Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Southport QLD
An opportunity has become available for a Genetic Counsellor - Senior (Cardiac Genomics) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Lead and support the integration of genomics into cardiology services
- Provide high-level cardiac genetic counselling services
- Be apart of a multi-disciplinary clinical team to improve diagnostic uncertainty and reduce patient anxiety
- Assist in mainstreaming genetic testing to increase access for our patients across Gold Coast Health
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in Genetic Counselling
- Human Genetics Society of Australasia registration
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
- Flexible work options
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Permanent part time (16 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour
About Us
The multi-disciplinary clinical team will consist of a cardiologist, genetic counsellor and cardiology clinical nurse consultant to allow genetic evaluation of patients and to support referring cardiologists to improve diagnostic uncertainty and reduce patient anxiety. They will also assist in mainstreaming genetic testing to increase access for patients across Gold Coast Health.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine skilled advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
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📌 Genetic Counsellor - Senior (Cardiac Genomics) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 City of Gold Coast
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