Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

UnitingCare Queensland; Queensland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

NFP Salary Packaging

Salary packaging for everyday expenses

12 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks on

Diversity and inclusive leave options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland in Bundaberg is seeking a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join the Family Relationship Centre. You will contribute to assessment, case management and support for families requiring Family Dispute Resolution under the Australian Family Law Act.

The role involves facilitating dispute resolution for child related and financial matters, providing information to clients, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline.
• Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution.
• Current registration with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Generals Department, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Registration Board.

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of each case matter for family dispute resolution in accordance with Regulation 25.
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes in separated families, considering the needs of all parties.
• Address child related matters and financial & property related matters.
• Provide information to clients about the family law system and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records in the Bundaberg Family Relationship Centre data systems.
• Prepare client records and documents for online records management.
• Keep professional registration up to date and participate in supervision and development.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline

Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution

Current registration with Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Registration Board

Job description

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Family Relationship Centre | Bundaberg

• Employment Term: Maximum Term, Part-Time (4 days a week) until 30 June 2027
• Location: Bundaberg
• Remuneration: $59.66 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland

At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

Your part in our UnitingCare team

The Family Relationship Centre, Bundaberg, is seeking a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our team of high performing practitioners in child inclusive and property family dispute resolution. 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.

In This Role You Will

• Assess the suitability of each case matter for family dispute resolution in accordance with the guidelines of Regulation 25 of the Australian Family Law Act.
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes in separated families taking into account the needs and interests of all parties:
• Child related matters
• Financial & Property related matters.
• Provide information to clients in relation to the family law system and relevant section of the Australian Family Law Act.
• Maintain accurate records in the FRC Bundaberg child inclusive case management and client activity data collection administration process.
• Prepare client records and documents including organisational on-line client records management system.
• Maintain professional registration and keep up to date with developments in the Australian Family Law system and Family Relationship Services Programme (FRSP).
• Participate in operational supervision and professional practice development according to organisational guidelines.
• Be responsible for the delivery of own work and undertake other duties as and when directed within the scope of the role and the service.
• Work within the policies and procedures of UnitingCare Community. The provisions of the Workplace Health & Safety Act including support for injured workers and participation in return to work plans. The Australian Family Law Act 1975 and other relevant legislation. Australian Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution) Regulations. Operational Guidelines for Family Relationship Centres.
• Align with the mission of UnitingCare Community to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities as we: Reach out to people in need; Speak out for fairness and justice; Care with compassion, innovation and wisdom.

What makes a difference for us?

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline
• Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution
• Current registration (or eligibility) with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Generals Department, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Registration Board.
• Previous experience working in a Family Relationship Centre would be an advantage
• Current QLD Drivers Licence
• Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card)

What makes a difference for you?

• 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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
• 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 opportunitiesto 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

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.

Child safe, Child friendly

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
• abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.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.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.