Clinical Genetics Fellow

Role Type: 6-month parental leave cover contract
Hours: Full time role (with option for part time with negotiation)
Salary: Clinical Fellow  Level 1 - 6

The opportunity:  

Join a dynamic and collaborative clinical team and advance your career in Clinical Genetics through a structured, high-quality training program. This Fellowship offers supervised clinical experience accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as part of the Advanced Training Program in Clinical Genetics, supporting your pathway to Fellowship (FRACP).

Designed to build expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of individuals and families with inherited or suspected genetic conditions, this role provides comprehensive exposure aligned with the RACP Clinical Genetics curriculum.

This role is offered on a 6-month parental leave cover contract with the option for part time.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain specialised clinical training while contributing to innovative, patient-centred genetic healthcare.

What you’ll do  

• Participate in three outpatient clinic sessions per week, including regional outreach services


• Prepare thoroughly for clinics, with timely follow-up of results and correspondence


• Provide inpatient consultations as required


• Contribute to duty and after-hours on-call rosters


• Engage in counselling supervision and multidisciplinary case discussions


• Liaise with diagnostic laboratories as allocated


• Support patient-centred care, ensuring individuals and families understand and exercise their rights


• Respond effectively to patient and family concerns or complaints

What you’ll bring

• Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)


• Completion of RACP Basic Training (Paediatrics & Child Health or Adult Medicine), including Written and Clinical Examinations


• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and medical education


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Email Tiong Tan at [email protected].

What you’ll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options, covering entertainment, novated leases, and more


• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements


• Accredited training towards Fellowship (FRACP)


• Broad clinical exposure (outpatient, inpatient, outreach)


• Strong supervision and multidisciplinary support


• Opportunities for research, publications, and conferences


• Teaching and leadership development


• Experience in cutting-edge genomic medicine


• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
  
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If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please update your candidate profile with the below documents:

• Your resume


• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

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Applications close: 31 July 2026