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Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner / Family Law Pathways Project Officer - Alice Springs

Relationships Australia Northern Territory

This position has a combination of responsibilities providing a diverse, challenging and rewarding experience for the right candidate.

The combined roles for this position include:

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner:

This requires the provision of quality Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services to individuals, couples and families at RA-NT. The position’s activities are to be in accordance with the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008. FDRP’s at RA-NT, work within a child-focused and culturally responsive practice model.

Family Law Pathways Project Officer:

The role of the FLPN Project Officer is to engage the community, community organisations and the legal profession in activities provided in accordance with the Terms of Reference, in consultation with the FLPN steering committee and Deputy Director Alice Springs.

Essential

  • Tertiary level qualifications in an appropriate field, and current accreditation as an FDRP.
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide quality FDR services, with the ability to undertake effective case management including administration tasks and updating client information software.
  • Professional knowledge relating to the area of family relationship issues that are faced by separating or separated parents and the impact of conflict on children.
  • Previous experience in screening and assessment of family violence and an understanding of the impact of domestic violence on separating families.
  • Involvement in delivering a child focused and/or child inclusive model of mediation.
  • Experience in working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders and community members.
  • Proven ability to maintain records, write reports and organise meetings.
  • Ability to work within a set budget.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable

  • National mediation accreditation or the ability to obtain accreditation for undertaking workplace mediations.
  • Experience in undertaking workplace and/or elder mediations.
  • Training and experience as a Child Consultant delivering a Child Inclusive approach to Family Dispute Resolution.
  • Experience with website design, mail chimp and event-brite.

In the performance of this role, you are required to comply with the Safeguarding Children and Young People Practice and Behaviour Guidelines and to participate in cultural fitness activities. Candidates must be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check and have the ability to obtain a Working With Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

For further details about this position please refer to our Position Description and Employment Conditions on our website, please click www.nt.relationships.org.au.

RANT provides excellent support, supervision, professional development entitlements (of up to $3,000 per annum) and generous salary sacrificing options.

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