Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Family and Disability Services; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary Packaging

Discount platform

Parental leave

Diversity leave

Career development

Job summary

UnitingCare's Family Relationship Centre in Maroochydore is seeking a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner for a permanent, full-time role within the Family Law Services Team. You will help assess cases, manage files and support families seeking dispute resolution under the Australian Family Law Act.

The position offers flexible work arrangements, NFP salary packaging, employee discounts, and career development opportunities in a values-driven, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in social sciences, law or related discipline.
• Hold Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.
• Be accredited as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney-General’s Department.
• Experience in a Family Relationship Centre is advantageous.
• Hold a valid driver's licence.
• Have a Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• You will be a part of the Family Law Services Team, delivering and contributing to the assessment, case management and support of families requiring Family Dispute Resolution for issues that would otherwise be matters for proceedings under the Australian Family Law Act.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline

Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution

Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney-General’s Department

Previous experience working in a Family Relationship Centre would be an advantage

Current Drivers Licence

Blue Card

Job description

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Family Relationship Centre | Maroochydore

Employment Term: Permanent

Full-Time

Location: Maroochydore

Remuneration: $59.66 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Responsibilities

You will be a part of the Family Law Services Team, delivering and contributing to the assessment, case management and support of families requiring Family Dispute Resolution for issues that would otherwise be matters for proceedings under the Australian Family Law Act.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline
• Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
• Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney-General’s Department
• Previous experience working in a Family Relationship Centre would be an advantage
• Current Drivers Licence
• Blue Card

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and workplaces, and adhere to the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across its brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and has been leading by example for more than 100 years.