• Variety of vacancies available
• Negotiable from 60.8 to 76 hours per fortnight, continuing positions
• Shepparton with outreach to Bendigo

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

CatholicCare Victoria's Community Wellbeing portfolio provides comprehensive client focused services for individuals (children, youth and adults), couples and families and operates at the highest levels of quality and professionalism.

The Family Dispute Resolution and Property Dispute Resolution programs aim to assist separating parents and families to reach agreement on parenting arrangements which are in the best interests of children and assists separating couples to reach an agreement in relation to their property pool, including debt.

The Family Relationship Centre provides Family and Property Dispute Resolution and is based in our Shepparton and Bendigo offices with outreach to Echuca and Kyneton. This position provides high quality Dispute Resolution, including intake, assessment, support, referral advice and mediation to clients of the Family Relationship Centre.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Undertaking Family Dispute Resolution sessions with separated or separating parents (or other family members) to assist them in reaching child focused agreements about arrangements for their children and resolution for relationship conflict
• Undertaking thorough and comprehensive intake and assessment appointments, including screening and assessment for safety concerns in determining suitability for Family Dispute Resolution and assisting family members to develop and implement safety plans if necessary, when screening for family violence.
• Provision of group sessions that provide information and education to separating families and other relevant community members.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Family Law or related discipline.
• Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, including registration with the Attorney-General’s department.
• Relevant training and experience to conduct Property Dispute Resolution or willingness to complete appropriate training.
• Well-developed mediation and dispute resolution skills.

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to: Kathryn Lyons, Senior Manager, Family Law Services on 0438 339 937.

Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position as per the position description which is attached to the advertisement on our website.

The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all CatholicCare Victoria workers to be fully vaccinated, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

A position description is attached.