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Family dispute resolution practitioner (qualified and trainees)

About Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things. With us, you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you'll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference.

  
What you’ll do

The role of the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) is to provide information and deliver education and mediation services to individuals and
families in a variety of circumstances.

  • Provide Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) on behalf of RACR under the Family Law Act 1975 sub section 1; and in accordance with RACR policies
    and procedures.
  • Provide FDR services as per Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) regulations.
  • Provide property mediation as required
  • Provide information, referrals and assist with access to support services to all people who present to the FDR service for assistance, including intake, assessment and screening services to clients.

The details

  • Full time or part time, ongoing 
  •  Annual salary between $95,557.70 and $99,848.89
  • Various locations available: Deakin ACT, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Tumut, Goulburn, Cooma, and/or Bega NSW

 

What you’ll bring

  • Experience and qualification in the field of Law, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Dispute Resolution or Social
    Science.
  • Has completed or willing to obtain either:
    • The full Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (or higher education provider equivalent); or
    • An appropriate qualification or accreditation under the National Mediation Accreditation Scheme and competency in the six
      compulsory units from the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (or higher education provider equivalent); and
    • FDRP registration with Attorney-General’s Department
  • Demonstrated experience working in a mediation or conflict resolution role
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of family and domestic violence, crisis intervention

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via https://racr.org.au/careers/

 

Why work with us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role, you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

 

Next Steps
Interested? Please view the full position description and selection criteria here. Please submit your resume with names of two work-related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button here.

 

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

For further information about the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at (02) 6923 9100 or by email [email protected]. Applications close at midnight on 24 March 2024. 

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