FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTITIONER

Interrelate; Gosford; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Additional paid leave

Training, mentoring and supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Employee awards and appreciation

Job summary

Interrelate in Gosford seeks a skilled Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to support families through post-separation processes under the Family Law Act. You’ll deliver child-inclusive interventions, manage intake and case plans, and facilitate constructive dialogue to help clients reach mutually beneficial parenting and property arrangements.

The role requires a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution with current accreditation as an FDR Practitioner, and AMDRAS registration is highly

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution is required.
• ACCREDITATION as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General's Department is required.
• AMDRAS registration is highly desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide family dispute resolution services meeting client outcome measures.
• Facilitate groups, seminars and workshops.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements.
• Participate in staff consultations on service delivery, policies and procedures.
• Promote Interrelate services and coordinate referrals.
• Contribute to program and service evaluations.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Family law services

Case management

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Documentation & data entry

Client support & coaching

Education

Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution

Bachelor's degree (desirable)

Tools

CRM System

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Established not-for-profit organisation with 100 years of trusted expertise

Winner of the Xref Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards for 3 surveys in a row

Join a purpose-driven organisation supporting community wellbeing

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As part of the team, you’ll help people navigate the challenging conflicts that follow separation.

You will deliver a range of high-quality, child-focused interventions to support families navigating the challenges of post-separation conflict. Working within the framework of the Family Law Act, you will guide families through complex issues relating to parenting arrangements and property settlement, helping them reach agreements.

Your responsibilities will include intake, risk assessment, case management, and the delivery of child-inclusive practices.
Your role will be to facilitate constructive dialogue, support clients in identifying key issues, explore options, and empower them to make informed, mutually beneficial decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to use your skills to foster understanding, reduce conflict, and create positive outcomes for individuals and families across diverse situations.

The successful applicant must hold a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, and current accreditation with the Attorney-General's Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

For more information about gaining this accreditation, please visit the following link: Become a family dispute resolution practitioner | Attorney-General's Department

If you are an AMDRAS registered mediator, beyond family law matters, you will also provide general mediation services to Interrelate clients across a variety of contexts. These may include workplace disputes, elder mediation, property mediation, school-based or parent/child mediations.

Key Duties will include, but not limited to:

Provide family dispute resolution services, meeting client outcome measures

Facilitate groups, seminars and workshops

Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements

Participate in staff consultations in relation to service delivery, organisational practices, policies and procedures

Be well informed about Interrelate operations and other relevant community services to facilitate effective referrals and promotion of services

Participate in program and service evaluations

For further details about this opportunity, and for a full list of the key role requirements and responsibilities, please visit our Careers page via the provided linkinterrelate.connxcareers.com/Job/ViewJobs

Location: Gosford

Employment Type: Fixed-term contract position until 30 June 2028

Hours of Work: 45 hours per fortnight, working Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Hourly Rate: in line with a SCHADS Award level 5, $57.72 per hour, plus 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting healthy human connection. Our vision is a world where healthy relationships are the norm, and our purpose is to support healthy human connection from childhood.

With more than 100 years of expertise in relationship support, we deliver responsive, cutting-edge and transformative services across 30+ locations (and online), supporting over 160,000 clients each year. Our skilled and dedicated team provides accessible services that empower individuals, families and communities to live and relate more effectively.

We are proud to be recognised as a winner of Xref Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards, for three surveys in a row. This prestigious recognition celebrates workplaces with strong leadership, excellent management practices and highly engaged teams. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, celebrate achievements, support continuous learning, and find joy in our work, despite the seriousness of what we do.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General's Department. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in addition to the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution is desirable.

*Demonstrated experience and skills in:

delivering dispute resolution, family law services with families and children

casework with clients; implementing and supporting case plans

facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops

working within a Family Law context

solutions-focused and interpersonal communication skills

report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry

working with online systems and technology, such as a Client Relationship Management (CRM) System, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

*Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:

the process and purpose of child inclusive mediation practice

the issues facing diverse communities, including First Nations, CALD, and remote communities

the impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children

child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues

community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties

the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation, such as the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act and domestic violence legislation

*AMDRAS registration is highly desirable, but not essential

WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)

Additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements

Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Awards and Appreciation Programs

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 have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at *********@interrelate.org.au and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children's Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.