• Part-time 0.5 FTE, fixed term until 30/06/2026 role
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $108,820.39- $123,905.59 (pro rata for part-time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is Australia’s first and most trusted tertiary hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About Public Fertility Services

The Royal Women’s Hospital has proudly introduced the Public Fertility Services, offering high-quality, safe and value-based care that is inclusive and culturally safe and improves access to fertility services for those who are currently underserviced by the private sector.  

The Public Fertility Services offers a wide range of fertility treatments including, but not limited to, intrauterine insemination, IVF and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection treatment cycles, Fertility preservation including ovarian and testicular tissue freezing, Preimplantation Genetic Testing, and a first publicly funded Donor Egg and Sperm Bank. 

About the role

As an Clinical Embryology Educator (CEE) you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for embryologists within the Reproductive Service Unit. The CEE will ensure that all medical scientists are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality patient care while adhering to the standards set by the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC). This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within our laboratory.

A regular day may see you:

• Coordinate the embryology education and training program, including but not limited to, the orientation of new embryology staff and in-service training to ensure that all new scientists deliver care in an expert and professional manner
• Create and support an onboarding program for all new embryologists
• Create educational online modules for key procedures in clinical embryology
• Participate in the organization of workshops and other internal/external professional events
• Provide training and support for embryologists-trainers to promote standardization and efficient training delivery
• Promote the need for all embryologists to record their Professional Development Points and reflective practice to meet requirements for APACE (Australasian Professional Acknowledgement of Continuing Education) and the Women’s through AIMS (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists)

About you

We believe that a motivated, skilled embryologist with a passion for education and mentorship would be a great addition to our dynamic team.

You’ll bring with you:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent;
• Minimum of five years of clinical embryology experience
• Knowledge and excellent skills in all basic areas of IVF (IVF/ICSI Sperm Preparation; Testicular Biopsy Procedure; Oocyte Pick Up; Egg Denudation; ICSI; IVF; Embryo Scoring; Embryo Transfer; Vitrification; Warming)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Well-developed computer skills and understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Forms and Word
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, responsible and accountable for own practice

If you are passionate about contributing to the betterment of society and impacting the lives of thousands of families, then a career in the publicly funded Fertility Service may be the perfect fit for you. We offer opportunities to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory equipped with the latest technology, such as Time-lapse Incubators and Electronic Witnessing.

This role will be perfect for a senior embryologist passionate about clinical education and looking for an opportunity to advance their career.

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and we encourage you to still apply if you have relevant experience you could apply to this role.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.
 If you have any enquiries, please contact Anastasia Kirillova on 03 8345 3815 or Anastasia.Kirillova@thewomens.org.au
 Application closing date: 19/03/2025