Child-Focused Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Relationships Australia QLD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

3 extra paid leave days over Christmas

Annual leave loading

Study leave up to 2 weeks per year

Parental leave

Wellbeing support and Telus Health EAP

Medical insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) invites applications for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our Ipswich team. You will deliver high-quality, child-focused dispute resolution services to families across Queensland, supporting separating or divorced clients to create parenting and/or property agreements.

You will conduct intake, risk assessments, assess mediation suitability, and apply a facilitative FDR framework across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification in social or behavioural sciences or law; FDRP accreditation (or ability to obtain).
• Proven experience in risk assessment, family dispute resolution, and mediation.
• Strong knowledge of family dispute resolution and Family Law legislation.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and engage with community activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake, risk assessments, and needs evaluations to inform mediation.
• Deliver high-quality FDR services using a facilitative model.
• Utilise face-to-face, telephone, online, shuttle, legally assisted, and child-inclusive delivery modes.
• Engage in community outreach and networks with support services.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to duty of care, especially in DV or child safety cases.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain accreditation standards.

Skills

Mediation & conflict resolution

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences or Law

FDRP accreditation (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client information systems

Job description

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) invites applications for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our Ipswich team. You will deliver high-quality, child-focused dispute resolution services to families across Queensland, supporting separating or divorced clients to create parenting and/or property agreements.

You will conduct intake, risk assessments, assess mediation suitability, and apply a facilitative FDR framework across diverse settings.