• Join a passionate team providing positive, safe and respectful relationship support
• Part-time, three (3) days per week, fixed-term contract
• Located in Berwick

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced family dispute resolution practitioner to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.

About RAV

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 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Southern and Eastern Melbourne, you will be responsible for providing family dispute resolution (FDR) to families by assisting to resolve issues in dispute such as parenting arrangements and property settlements. The role is also responsible for undertaking assessments, group work (as required) and providing information, support, and referral to match presenting needs to services and programs.

Great opportunity for a family dispute resolution professional seeking part-time work, three (3) days per week (Wednesday to Friday), on a fixed-term contract until September 2022. This position is based at our Berwick Family Relationship Centre and the successful candidate will be required to work an evening each week to deliver services to meet the community needs.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, social work, law or psychology,
• Successful completion of the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution,
• Demonstrated previous experience as a family dispute resolution practitioner (advantageous)
• Registration as an FDRP under the Accreditation Rules or on the Register of FDRP maintained by the Attorney-General’s
• Department for eligibility immediately, and
• Experience or training in property as well as willingness to undertake training (advantageous).

A full copy of the position description can be viewed below and is available at www.rav.org.au/careers.

What we offer

A competitive salary package with a base salary range of $86k to $92k (pro-rata) per annum, superannuation and access to PBI tax-free salary packaging. RAV is an ‘employer of choice’ in the community sector who provides best practice professional development, clinical supervision, work / life balance.

To apply for this position, use the APPLY NOW button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Qualifications, skills and experience” and your current resume/cv.

For specific queries about this position contact Suresh Ramachandraiah, Senior Manager Southern and Eastern Melbourne by phoning 0421510113.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. 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. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.