ACT Health
Associate Genetic Counsellor
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Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 67346)
Salary: $91,026 – $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: ACT Genetic Service
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- 12.5% Superannuation.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity exists for Associate Genetic Counsellors to join ACT Genetic Service, a specialist service providing genetic counselling and support to individuals and families with a personal or family history of genetic conditions.
This role offers the chance to work across diverse clinical settings while contributing to a highly regarded genetics program.
As an Associate Genetic Counsellor, under the guidance of senior genetic counsellors, you will provide genetic counselling services appropriate to your level of experience. You will undertake genetic counselling assessments and interventions, support clients and families to understand genetic information and risk, collaborate with healthcare professionals, maintain clinical records, and contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.
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In this role, you will benefit from the ongoing professional development, collaboration with experienced genetic and healthcare professionals, and the chance to contribute to the growing field of genomics. The position also provides a varied and rewarding work environment, including clinic-based, community, and telehealth service delivery, enabling you to develop a broad range of skills while supporting clients across the ACT.
Note: A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.
Appointment to this position may be based on application only.
For more information regarding the position duties, click here for the Position Description.
Please note, prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination policy (Category A).
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
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To Apply:
Please apply online with an introductory letter, the most recent copy of your CV (no more than 2 Pages) and written responses to selection criteria, listed in the Position Description. (12 font, single spaced, half to 1 page per selection criteria).
Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
Canberra Health Services (CHS)
CHS is focused on the delivery of high-quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: Creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: To be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Linda Warwick on (02) 5124 7630 or at Linda.Warwick@act.gov.au
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