VicFAS Regional Navigator - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service

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About The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service

 VicFAS, based at Monash Children’s Hospital, is a specialist statewide service providing multidisciplinary assessment and diagnosis for children (3–10 years) affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Children seen by VicFAS often present with complex developmental, neurological and behavioural challenges, and may also experience significant psychosocial factors, including Out of Home Care. VicFAS delivers clinical assessments, post‑diagnosis support for referring paediatricians, and training for paediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and social workers. The team includes a Clinic Coordinator, Neuropsychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker, and is led by the Head of Developmental and Community Paediatrics.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a VicFAS Regional Navigator to join the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service at Monash Children’s Hospital, based at Barwon Health.

This fixed-term, part-time role (0.4 EFT until July 2027) plays a critical part in improving access to assessment and support for children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure across regional Victoria. Working as part of the broader VicFAS multidisciplinary team, you will use your local knowledge to strengthen referral pathways, coordinate assessments and support children, families and schools across your region.

Key Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and strengthen regional referral pathways for children at risk of FASD
• Coordinate operational requirements for multidisciplinary assessments
• Participate in regional diagnostic clinics (minimum twice per year)
• Support and coordinate local assessments within existing health and education services
• Contribute to feedback sessions with families, carers and schools
• Build strong relationships with local health, education and community services
• Support paediatricians and clinicians with post-diagnosis implementation of recommendations

About You

You bring strong paediatric experience and a passion for improving outcomes for children with complex developmental, neurological and behavioural needs, particularly in the context of social complexity.

Essential requirements:

• Extensive experience in paediatric allied health, psychology or education
• Relevant tertiary qualification and current professional registration/accreditation
• Experience supporting children and families impacted by complex social issues, including child protection
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current driver’s licence

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
  
  

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Daniel Masters on 03 8572 3917.

Position Description can be found here.

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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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: 23rd March 2026