Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 11th Jul 2022
Exciting opportunity for a dedicated Practitioner who is experienced in providing Family Dispute Resolution & General Mediation services to join a progressive, results focused FDRP team with one of Australia's leading Family Relationship Centres.
This position will provide a range of high quality, child focused interventions to families post separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and need support reaching agreements in relation to their children and/ or the distribution of property. The role includes intake, risk assessment, case management, and the provision of interventions including mediation and child inclusive practice under the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act.
This position will also provide a range of high quality general mediation services to Interrelate clients as required. These may include, but not be limited to any of the following situations in which clients seek assistance with managing the process of dispute and conflict resolution: workplace mediation, elder mediation, school-based or parent/child mediation. The role involves supporting clients to identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives, and make decisions about outcomes.
The successful applicant must hold a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current or imminent accreditation with the Attorney General's Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. For more information about how to gain this accreditation please click here.
In addition to a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and accreditation with the Attorney Generals Department, it is highly desirable that you hold a Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, or related discipline; or, a Graduate Diploma in counselling, community service, or equivalent on top of another Bachelor degree. In addition to the required qualifications and FDR accreditation, we are also looking for experienced 'out of the box' FDRP's with great people skills who can work with couples on resolving issues by generating flexible and practical options.
This position can be permanent full time or part-time, with the flexibility to negotiate your days of work and hours, up to 37.5 hours per week.
This role is SCHADS award Level 5, the current hourly rate is $48.53ph. The base annual FTE salary for this position will be $94,633.50pa + 10.5% superannuation & Access to NFP Salary Packaging Benefits.
This position will be based at our Caringbah office. As this position is required to provide in person services and work within an office you are required to be fully vaccinated and stay up to date with vaccines to comply with Interrelates vaccination policy.
Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. 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 our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.
We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 120,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.
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If you think this role is for you, then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply Now" Button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner / General Mediator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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] and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you. Click here to contact us now.
All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.