About the role  

This is a part-time 12-month contract opportunity working 3 days / week (21 hours) and will be based at Uniting's Counselling and Mediation program in Wollongong.

Must be available to work Wednesdays. Other days can be flexible.

Likely extension following initial 12 months.

Uniting Counselling and Mediation has a long history of high-quality service delivery, being well regarded, and connected with Family Law stakeholders.

As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you’ll provide a range of interventions to families’ post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements for their children and/or the distribution of property. These interventions include mediation, therapeutic mediation, legally assisted mediation and child inclusive practice within the context of the Family Law Act. You will be working with a dynamic team of therapists and FDRPs to support separated families.

About You

Essential

Accredited by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, or eligibility to apply for accreditation. Applicants who are unsure of eligibility should contact the AGD Practitioner Accreditation Unit. Uniting will require evidence of eligibility.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in law, psychology or social work.
• Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Australian Attorney-General’s Department) or ability to successfully complete training to meet the accreditation requirements.
• An understanding of the process and purpose of child inclusive mediation practice.
• Knowledge of family law legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties.
• Understanding of child protection issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be able to contribute to the functioning of the team.
• Excellent communication, organisation and writing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Meet the program-specific client targets.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families are overrepresented in this program and the child protection system.  Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this role.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.   

Why Work at Uniting

• To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
• Training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
• You receive up to 5 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave) at the end of the year.

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY NOW to get your application started!

If you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on 0466801937 / [email protected], using the subject line: Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - Wollongong enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

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