• Subject matter expert in family law including FDRP and general mediation
• Service innovation with a focus on expanding FDRP, mediation and funded family law services
• Flexible location

In this role you will drive evidence-based practice and excellence in the ongoing development of Interrelate's established family dispute resolution (FDR) services and expansion of related family law services and general mediation. Currently our practice focuses on post separation, property mediation; child focused and child inclusive practice. You will lead practice and service innovation through developing current practice and identifying, then embedding emerging practice.

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services with more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships. We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for diverse communities, at every stage of life. We respond to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities, supporting them to build stronger relationships. We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit, across 30+ physical locations, as well as online, to more than 130,000 clients per year.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Performing the role of subject matter expert on FDRP, general mediation and family law services
• Identifying, recommending then leading opportunities to develop Interrelate's funded family law Services, in particular property and family law mediation
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and social impact relevant to family law
• Innovating new FDR service models in line with community needs, current research and evidence based practice
• Contributing to research and sector development in the FDR area to ensure that Interrelate remains current, responsive and cutting edge
• Providing high level advice to all Interrelate staff regarding practice and service developments for Family Law services including child-inclusive practice
• Working collaboratively across Interrelate regions with Practice Leads and staff to ensure service excellence and high quality client outcomes
• Ensuring the FDRP and family law services client journey is of the highest quality, using Human Centred Design to develop products and services
• Providing clinical expertise and professional support to FDRPs, Practice Leads and supporting good clinical governance and quality assurance
• Providing advice and support regarding professional development for practitioners
• Networking with a range of external stakeholders including government, legal professionals, the corporate and the non-for-profit sector.
• Supporting business growth through contributing to tenders and grant applications.

Your qualifications, skills and experience will include:

• Ideally, you will have a Bachelor in law, specialising in family law with FDR and general mediation experience
• Experienced, qualified FDRPs with experience in other family law services with an additional Bachelor's degree in social science, law, psychology, social work or related discipline are also encouraged to apply
• Experience providing high quality clinical supervision; formal training in clinical supervision or coaching will be highly regarded
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral presentation skills and high emotional intelligence
• Networking and advocacy skills
• Experience in implementing organisational change
• Sound understanding of the development and position of Family Law services within the sector, including government policy, impact of family law, knowledge of the relationship services sector and current research
• Good working knowledge of human centred design principles and their application in the design of human services
• Ability to promote Interrelate's funded family law services with authority and credibility across government and outside of government

Practice Specialists are paid commensurate with experience and qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this vacancy please click on Apply Now to submit your application electronically.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sharon Grocott, Head of Research & Innovation for a confidential chat about the role on 0438 644 006.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Specialist - Family Law Services and Mediation - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.