Indigenous Community Development Worker
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service, within Developmental Paediatrics, provides specialist multidisciplinary assessments for children with prenatal alcohol exposure who show complex neurodevelopmental and behavioural symptoms. The service also delivers clinical education, information and resources to clinicians working with families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
About the Role
The Indigenous Community Development Worker (ICDW) reports to the Statewide Practice Manager and will work closely with the clinical coordinators, FASD Services clinical teams and the Statewide Practice Manager, supporting them in their work with highly vulnerable children and families by delivering effective and efficient support.
The ICDW provides culturally safe, relationship-based support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families engaged with FASD services at Monash Health.
The ICDW supports families in navigating the FASD assessment process, strengthening access to culturally safe services, and contributing to trauma-aware, strengths-based assessment and healing-informed pathways. The ICDW works collaboratively with the MDT to ensure that Aboriginal cultural knowledge, family structures, and self-determination are respected and embedded throughout FASD service delivery.
The Indigenous Community Development Worker also contributes cultural and family insights to multidisciplinary team discussions, helps families understand consent and how their information will be used, and supports them in navigating services. This includes linking families with ACCHOs, ACCO’s, community supports, schools, and early learning services.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Daniel Masters, Statewide Practice Manager, on 8572 3917
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 5 August 2026