Child-Centered Family Mediation Specialist

Anglicare Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Salary packaging for accommodation/mea

Professional development

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program & Fitness

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to help families navigating separation and divorce. You will conduct assessments, facilitate mediation, and support parenting plans and property agreements within the legal framework.

You must hold a tertiary qualification in Law, Psychology, or Social Work with current FDRP registration and NSW Driver’s licence. A commitment to child-focused practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent.
• Qualification that enables registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
• Current registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
• Previous counselling and/or mediation experience, with an emphasis on working with children and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to child-focused and child-inclusive practice.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to maintain ongoing professional requirements associated with FDRP accreditation.
• Ability to meet Anglicare’s probity requirements, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality family dispute resolution and property settlement mediation services.
• Manage client matters from assessment through to completion, including appropriate case planning and documentation.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including identifying domestic and family violence, safety concerns and power imbalances.
• Facilitate impartial and equitable mediation, helping clients generate options, negotiate agreements and work through impasses.
• Support separating families to develop child-focused parenting plans and appropriate property agreements.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure practice meets organisational, legislative, professional and funding requirements.

Skills

Mediation

Counselling experience

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

FDRP registration

Job description

Anglicare Sydney is seeking an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to help families navigating separation and divorce. You will conduct assessments, facilitate mediation, and support parenting plans and property agreements within the legal framework.

You must hold a tertiary qualification in Law, Psychology, or Social Work with current FDRP registration and NSW Driver’s licence. A commitment to child-focused practice is essential.