Impactful Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Part‑Time)

Family and Disability Services; Queensland; On-site; AUD 133,627,000 - 140,515,000; Part time

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Job summary

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner role at UnitingCare Queensland Bundaberg is a part-time position (4 days a week) within the Family Relationship Centre. You will assess cases, facilitate dispute resolution, and provide guidance on family law processes to families under the Australian Family Law Act.

The role requires qualifications in social sciences or law, a Graduate Diploma in FDR, and current registration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline.
• Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution.
• Current registration with the Commonwealth Attorney General’s 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).

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of each case matter for family dispute resolution in accordance with 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, 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.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline

Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution

Current registration with 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)

Job description

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner role at UnitingCare Queensland Bundaberg is a part-time position (4 days a week) within the Family Relationship Centre. You will assess cases, facilitate dispute resolution, and provide guidance on family law processes to families under the Australian Family Law Act.

The role requires qualifications in social sciences or law, a Graduate Diploma in FDR, and current registration.