Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

We are looking for compassionate people that can be positive role models, give emotional support and are capable of building trust and rapport with staff and young people within our Family Relationship Centre, Broadmeadows Program.

This is a Permanent Part-time (45.6 hours per fortnight – 0.6 EFT) opportunity based in Broadmeadows, VIC.

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Study Leave for ongoing employees
• Career Development
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

This position is situated within the Family Relationship Centre (FRC) in Broadmeadows. The Family Relationship Centre is overseen by a consortium that includes MacKillop (lead agency) and Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre.

The centre helps separating families achieve workable property and parenting arrangements outside the court system by providing information, support, referral and dispute resolution services.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) is a member of the Family Relationship centre team and reports directly to the Team Leader.

Primary Objectives:

This FDRP role has a focus on providing family and property mediation and dispute resolution services to separating families that are both child focused, culturally appropriate and with the opportunity for child inclusive practice.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner's (FDRP) role is to help families with their relationships through the provision of parenting after separation programs, information and referral to a range of services.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Social Work, Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Possession of Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution.
• Evidence of current registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department.
• Knowledge and expertise of the Family Law Act as relevant to the work done as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
• Considerable experience in both Property and Family Dispute resolution
• Considerable experience in intake, assessment and case management.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the impact of family violence on separating families.
• Demonstrated ability to work with families with a range of complex needs including mental health and drug and alcohol issues or from CALD and indigenous backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to use highly developed communication both written and verbal to work collaboratively with team members, stakeholders and the broader community.
• Understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation.

You must have a:

• Proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check.

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

Victoria: Department of Justice and Community Safety

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Nicola Byrne at [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner - Family Dispute Resolution enquiry via EthicalJobsor on 9351 3700 or 0455 156 237. 

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.