The Family Dispute Resolutions Practitioner will provide families with intentional, flexible, and strength-based services based on a child-focused/family well-being framework. Family Law Services Practices through an integrated suite of services utilising: Mediation, child-informed practice, evidence-based group programs, counselling, coaching, needs/risk assessments, and referral feedback-loops. This role will resource families to manage the separation process, reduce conflict, increase their child-focus, and improve their post-separation parenting relationships.
This role will be embedded in the Family Law Services team which includes: The Family Relationship Centre (FRC), Regional Family Dispute Resolution (RFDR), and Property Dispute Resolution (PDR), Parenting Orders Program/Post-Separation Cooperative Parenting Program (POP/PSCP).
Essential Qualifications:
- A Bachelor level qualification or above in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline that is recognised in Australia.
- A Post Graduate Certificate in Mediation & conflict resolution or equivalent that is recognised in Australia
- Individual Family Dispute Resolution Registration Number with the Attorney General’s Department (AGD) Practitioner Registration Unit. The FDRP must meet the accreditation requirements set out in the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 and be able to issue section 60I certificates under the Family Law Act 1975.
OzChild offers:
- Full time, permanent position
- Flexible working hours between the hours of 7 am to 7pm
- Hybrid working
- Level 6 on the SCHCADS award $ 96,962.32
- The opportunity to work directly with families
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
- Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas
- A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
- A collaborative and cohesive working culture


