• Work in a collaborative team environment
• Permanent part-time position, 22.5 hours per week with the flexibility to negotiate your working days and hours
• An organisation who prides themselves on valuing work/life balance
• Above award rates, access to NFP Salary Packaging and a great rewards & benefits program

Exciting opportunity for a dedicated Practitioner who is experienced in providing Family Dispute Resolution & General Mediation services to join our team of highly skilled Practitioners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our team in Lismore are looking for a dedicated Practitioner with experience in providing family dispute resolution and general mediation services.

This position will provide a range of high quality, child focused interventions to families post separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and need support reaching agreements in relation to their children and/ or the distribution of property. The role includes intake, risk assessment, case management, and the provision of interventions including mediation and child inclusive practice under the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act.

This position will also provide a range of high quality general mediation services to Interrelate clients as required. These may include, but not be limited to any of the following situations in which clients seek assistance with managing the process of dispute and conflict resolution: workplace mediation, elder mediation, school-based or parent/child mediation. The role involves supporting clients to identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives, and make decisions about outcomes.

Key Duties will include:

• Provide family dispute resolution and general mediation services
• Facilitate groups, seminars and workshops
• Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements
• Facilitate effective referral and promotion of services
• Participate in program and service evaluations

The successful applicant must hold a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current or imminent accreditation with the Attorney General's Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. For more information about how to gain this accreditation please visit https://www.ag.gov.au/families-and-marriage/families/family-dispute-resolution/becoming-family-dispute-resolution-practitioner

In addition to the required qualifications and FDR accreditation, we are also looking for people who have great people skills and can work with clients on resolving issues by generating flexible and practical options.

This is a permanent part-time position, 22.5 hours per week, with the flexibility to negotiate your working days and hours.

This position will be primarily based at our Lismore office, however will also be required to work from outreach locations in the Northern Rivers area.

This role is SCHADS award Level 5, hourly rate $48.53ph. The FTE base annual salary for this position is $94,633.50 per annum, plus 10.5% superannuation and access to NFP Salary Packaging.

ABOUT US

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 120,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory:

• Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current or imminent accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department

Highly desirable:

• It is highly desirable that you also hold a Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline; or, a Graduate Diploma in counselling, community service or equivalent on top of another Bachelor degree.

Required

Demonstrated experience and skills in:

• delivering dispute resolution, family law, and/or mediation services with families and children
  • casework with clients; implementing and supporting case plans
  • facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops
  • working within a Family Law context
  • solutions-focused and interpersonal communication skills
  • report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry
  • working with online systems and technology, such as a CRM (Client Relationship Management) System, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
  • the process and purpose of child inclusive mediation practice
  • the issues facing diverse communities, including ATSI, CALD, and remote communities
  • the impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children
  • child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues
  • community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties
  • the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation, such as the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act and domestic violence legislation

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment
• Great team culture
• Individual and Group Supervision

HOW TO APPLY

If you think this role is for you, then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply Now" Button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & General Mediator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.