Senior Embryologist

City Fertility; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Compassionate care culture

Job summary

City Fertility is seeking a Senior Embryologist to lead advanced embryology and andrology procedures within our IVF laboratory. You will coordinate workflows, monitor embryo development, and ensure high standards of patient safety and quality.

You will mentor Embryologists and Laboratory staff while collaborating with clinicians, scientists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. The role requires on-site work across clinic locations and compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent with significant IVF lab experience.
• Advanced competency across core IVF laboratory procedures including semen prep, ICSI, embryo culture and transfer.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop team members in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures with a focus on quality and patient safety.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflows to support efficient treatment delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop Embryologists and Laboratory staff.
• Support accreditation activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

IVF laboratory procedures

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Tools

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

As a Senior Embryologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding embryology and laboratory services that directly impact patient outcomes. You will provide advanced scientific expertise across IVF laboratory procedures while leading, mentoring and developing team members to achieve the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Working closely with clinicians, scientists and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure every patient receives the highest quality care, supported by best-practice laboratory processes, innovation and a genuine commitment to helping families grow.

What you will do

• Perform advanced embryology and andrology procedures while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflows to support efficient treatment delivery and positive patient outcomes
• Identify, retrieve and assess oocytes and monitor embryo development throughout treatment cycles
• Conduct embryo culture, grading, cryopreservation, vitrification, thawing and embryo transfer procedures
• Oversee witnessing and critical control processes to ensure compliance and traceability
• Coordinate complex laboratory procedures, including Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) programs
• Communicate scientific information clearly and compassionately to clinicians, patients and colleagues
• Provide expert scientific recommendations to support clinical decision‑making
• Lead, mentor and develop Embryologists, Trainee Embryologists and Laboratory Assistants
• Manage laboratory aspects of donor and surrogacy programs in accordance with relevant standards and legislation
• Monitor laboratory environments, equipment performance and consumable inventory requirements
• Prepare and present laboratory data, statistics and operational insights as required
• Maintain accurate documentation, quality records and patient information systems
• Support accreditation activities, audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide laboratory leadership and operational support when required

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, with a minimum of six years' experience as a Clinical Embryologist within a Human IVF laboratory environment or equivalent experience as determined by the Scientific Director.
• Demonstrated advanced competency across core IVF laboratory procedures, including semen preparation and analysis, ICSI, standard insemination, embryo culture, embryo grading, cryopreservation, vitrification, thawing, embryo biopsy and embryo transfer procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop team members through coaching, onboarding, training, performance support and the promotion of a positive, respectful and collaborative workplace culture.
• Strong understanding of Assisted Reproductive Technology, IVF cycle management, fertility laboratory accreditation requirements, quality systems, relevant legislation and continuous improvement principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
• Highly developed communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to Compassion, Respect, Commitment, Quality and Communication in the delivery of patient‑centred fertility care, including participation in on‑call, weekend and public holiday rosters as required.

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 [e-mail] to arrange a confidential discussion. Please note that applications will be progressed as received.

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About City Fertility

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