Embryologist

City Fertility Centre; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City Fertility Centre – East Toowoomba QLD is seeking an experienced Embryologist to join the Toowoomba laboratory team for a 12-month parental leave cover (full-time fixed term). The role involves delivering advanced embryology and andrology procedures and supporting patients throughout their fertility journey.

The position requires at least two years in an IVF laboratory, strong communication, and a commitment to quality in a regulated lab environment, with weekend/on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline with competency in advanced embryology and andrology.
• Minimum two years’ IVF laboratory experience with ART knowledge and consent frameworks.
• Alignment with City Fertility’s values in professional interactions.
• Strong communication and empathetic explanation of complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures including ICSI, embryo grading, vitrification, biopsy, cryopreservation, and semen preparation.
• Conduct fertilisation checks, embryo assessments, and oocyte identification with accuracy.
• Maintain adherence to witnessing protocols, RTAC standards, and lab compliance.
• Communicate clearly with patients, clinicians, and colleagues.
• Participate in patient education sessions, including PGS/PGD information delivery.
• Mentor and support less experienced embryologists per competency frameworks.
• Ensure accurate lab documentation, databases, and reports.
• Support equipment calibration, media preparation, and lab maintenance.
• Safely handle, store, and transport gametes and embryos per legislation.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with IVF legislation, RTAC requirements, and scientific advances.
• Participate in weekend, public holiday, and on-call rosters.

Skills

Embryology techniques

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

City Fertility Centre – East Toowoomba QLD

Over 21,000 babies and countless smiles for more than 21 years.

As one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility service groups, we combine cutting‑edge science with compassionate care. Our partnership with the CHA IVF global network gives us access to world-class expertise and innovation.

Why Join Us?

At City Fertility, you will be part of a progressive, people-centred organisation where compassion, respect, commitment and quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a global network with world-class fertility expertise

Work in a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day

About the role

At City Fertility, science and compassion go hand in hand. We are seeking an experienced Embryologist to join our Toowoomba City Fertility laboratory team and help deliver exceptional fertility outcomes for patients at one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.

This is a 12-months parental leave cover position (Full-time fixed term)

What you will do

As a skilled Embryologist, you will play an important role within our embryology and andrology team, delivering advanced scientific procedures with precision, care, and integrity. Guided by City Fertility’s values of Compassion, Respect, Commitment, Quality, and Communication, you will directly support patients through their fertility journey while contributing to outstanding laboratory performance and continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to influence treatment success, mentor colleagues, and grow professionally within a supportive, high‑performing national network.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures including ICSI, embryo grading, vitrification, biopsy, cryopreservation, and semen preparation
• Conduct fertilisation checks, embryo assessments, and oocyte identification with accuracy and consistency
• Maintain strict adherence to witnessing protocols, RTAC standards, and laboratory compliance requirements
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, clinicians, and colleagues
• Participate in patient education sessions, including PGS/PGD information delivery
• Mentor and support less experienced embryologists in line with competency frameworks
• Ensure accurate completion of laboratory documentation, databases, and reports
• Support equipment calibration, media preparation, and laboratory maintenance
• Safely handle, store, and transport gametes and embryos in line with legislation and best practice
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Remain current with IVF legislation, RTAC requirements, and scientific advances
• Participate in weekend, public holiday, and on‑call rosters as required

What we are looking for

• Bachelor degree or higher qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, with demonstrated competency in advanced embryology and andrology techniques
• Minimum two years’ experience in an IVF laboratory with strong understanding of ART processes, legislation, and consent frameworks
• Demonstrated alignment with City Fertility’s values in all professional interactions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and empathetically
• High attention to detail, critical thinking ability, and confidence working in a fast‑paced, highly regulated laboratory environment

Please note that as this is an on‑site role, successful candidates will need to be able to work on‑site across various clinic locations.

For further information about the role, please email **@cityfertility.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion. Please note that applications will be progressed as received.

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