The Team
The Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service (TCGS) is the only public genetics service in Tasmania, Australia. Based at the Royal Hobart Hospital in Southern Tasmania, the TCGS is a statewide service receiving referrals from across Tasmania for general and cancer genetics across all life stages including prenatal, paediatric and adult. The team works closely with public and private specialists and primary health providers to deliver genomic healthcare. The team includes administrative support, research, allied health assistants, genetic counselling and clinical genetics staff. The TCGS is also linked with The Menzies Research Institute and the University of Tasmania.
The Role
Principal Genetic Counsellor provides leadership and supervision to the allied health workforce within the TCGS, including Associate Genetic Counsellors, Certified Genetic Counsellors and Allied Health Assistants. The role works closely with the Head of Department – Consultant Clinical Geneticist, and Operations Manager to provide strategic direction for the service. In addition to leadership duties, the Principal Genetic Counsellor will maintain their own clinical caseload including complex, difficult and/or critical genetic counselling cases.
Qualifications
* Completed a tertiary qualification/program of study in Genetic Counselling accredited by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) or equivalent.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant genetic counselling experience.
* Certification and Registration as a Clinical Genetic Counsellor with the HGSA, or eligibility for certification.
You will need
* Extensive knowledge of current genetic disorders and broad experience providing genetic counselling services.
* Ability to apply advanced genetic counselling skills to complex, ethical and case management situations across multiple subspecialty areas.
* Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, facilitate change, foster collaborative partnerships and influence service delivery to meet clients' needs.
Details of appointment
Permanent full‐time, day worker position. Working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, the selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‐time, part‐time and casual vacancies.
Position Features
* Based in Hobart with some travel to the North/North West of the State expected.
* Some out of hours work and intrastate or interstate travel may be required.
Salary
Range: $143,677 to $151,608 per annum. Employer contributes 12% superannuation on top of this amount. Salary is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging
Access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 FBT per year.
Allowances
* Professional Development Allowance up to $1,000 per annum.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania at $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 per week for a family.
Eligibility
* Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Human Genetics Society of Australasia or equivalent.
* Eligibility to undertake certification with the Human Genetics Society of Australia.
* Eligibility for membership with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
* Relevant postgraduate qualification and at least 8 years specialised experience in genetic counselling.
Desirable criteria
* Experience across all sub-disciplines including familial cancer and prenatal genetic counselling.
* Full Certification in Genetic Counselling from the HGSA.
* Current Genetic Counselling Registration with the HGSA.
* Current driver's licence.
How to apply
Apply online via the job portal. Submit a 1–2 page application detailing experience, skills and knowledge relative to the Statement of Duties. No separate statement on selection criteria required.
Contact
Rachel Pope‐Couston, Acting Principal Genetic Counsellor
Phone: +61 3 6166 8296
Email: rachel.pope-couston@ths.tas.gov.au
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