Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)

Law Staff; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Salary packaging up to $15,900/year

Extra time off during Christmas (3 pay

Annual Leave Loading

Study leave up to 2 weeks/year

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing support & EAP

Job summary

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a passionate Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to join the Upper Mount Gravatt team. You will deliver inclusive dispute resolution for families across Queensland, guiding them to develop child-focused parenting and/or property agreements.

You will engage in comprehensive intake, risk assessments, and use a facilitative FDR framework across multiple delivery modes (in-person, teleconference, online).

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences or Law.
• FDRP accreditation or ability to obtain.
• Experience in risk assessment, family dispute resolution, and mediation using a facilitative FDR framework.
• Strong knowledge of family dispute resolution and relevant Family Law legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client intake, risk assessments, and needs evaluations to inform mediation suitability per Family Law Act requirements.
• Deliver high-quality Family Dispute Resolution services using a facilitative model.
• Utilise diverse FDR delivery modes (face-to-face, telephone, online, shuttle, legally assisted, child-inclusive) to meet client needs.
• Engage in community outreach and education to build networks and improve service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with duty of care, especially in cases involving domestic violence or child safety.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain FDR Accreditation standards, including accurate documentation.

Skills

Mediation expertise

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Undergraduate degree in Social/Behavioural Sciences or Law

Tools

MS Office

Client information systems

Job description

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a passionate Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to join the Upper Mount Gravatt team. You will deliver inclusive dispute resolution for families across Queensland, guiding them to develop child-focused parenting and/or property agreements.

You will engage in comprehensive intake, risk assessments, and use a facilitative FDR framework across multiple delivery modes (in-person, teleconference, online).