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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, fixed term (Temporary) contract until 8 October 2027  

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

Accountable to the Head, SA Clinical Genetics Service for the effective delivery of all aspects of the genetic counselling process to families who access the SA Clinical Genetics Service.

Key duties of the role

• As part of a team, provide confidential genetic counselling to individuals, couples and families, supporting informed decisions regarding healthcare, reproductive options and life planning.

• Maintain appropriate documentation and computer-based records and represent the unit at multidisciplinary clinics and meetings.
• For a Genetic Counsellor with two or more years of clinical experience, provide counselling supervision to less experienced Genetic Counsellors and oversee the supervision of counselling students on placement.
• Participating in the education of professional and community groups with regard to genetic disorders and genetic counselling, and act as a resource person on these matters.
• Keeping abreast of information, resources and research in the area of genetic counselling.

Skills and Experience

• You will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification such as Nursing, Social Work or Science with a postgraduate Masters in Genetic Counselling or equivalent, and be eligible and committed to completion of Certification in Genetic Counselling as required by the Board of Censors for Genetic Counselling, Human Genetics Society of Australasia.
• High-level communication, teamwork, interpersonal, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and adapt to organisational change.
• Knowledge of genetics, genetic testing, genetic counselling principles and associated ethical issues.
• Computer literacy, with competence in word processing and database systems.

Enquiries can be directed to

Gayathri Parasivam

Principal Genetic Counsellor

Gayathri.Parasivam@sa.gov.au

health.paediatricmedicinemedicaladmin@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Genetic Counsellor - Role Description - 947240.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026 11:55PM