• Clinical best practice and career opportunities
• Assist us to deliver high quality client outcomes / services
• Hybrid working arrangements – part-time 3 days pw role in Sunshine

This is an exciting opportunity for an accredited, experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at our Sunshine centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 75 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you are a qualified Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner able to work with our team of highly skilled and dedicated practitioners providing FDR to separating couples by assisting to resolve issues in dispute such as parenting arrangements, property settlements and developing parenting plans. Your responsibilities include providing conflict resolution, parent education, a framework for negotiation, undertaking assessments and mediation, group work (as required), providing information, support, and referrals to match presenting needs to services and programs.

The successful candidate MUST have a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.

This opportunity is part-time working three (3) days per week including one evening per week at our Sunshine Family Relationship centre. This position is fixed-term until February 2025. The base salary range is $92k-$99k (pro-rata) per annum.

About you

• Degree qualified in Social Sciences (Psychology, Social Work) or Law related field.
• Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (registered vocational education and training).
• Accreditation as an FDRP with the Attorney-General’s Department.
• Previous experience working as an FDRP (desirable).
• Experience/or training in property mediation, able to undertake training (preferable).

We provide:

• Competitive salary packaging.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave and gratis days over Christmas.
• Professional development, training and career progression.
• Best practice clinical supervision.

Apply

Candidates can view the position description or contact Rose Byrnes, Senior Manager Western Melbourne by phoning 0419 774 905 for specific queries.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of having had 2 COVID-19 vaccinations or medical exemption during their application process.

A position description is attached.