Specialist in Clinical Genetics (Fractional)
| Published | October 5, 2026 |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Category | Health Care |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Job no: 80019
Category: Senior Medical, Visiting Medical Officer
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
About the Department
The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Service (CGGS) at Bayside Health is a diagnostic and predictive health service for adults who have a known or suspected inherited genetic condition and/or have a family history of an inherited genetic condition.
About the Role
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in Clinical Genetics (Fractional) at Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health, working 7 hours per week starting in November 2026.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:
Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice
Fellow of the relevant college
Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Clinical Genetics, with specific interest/experience in Cardiac Genetics
Meeting Bayside Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Clinical Genetics
Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams.
