Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

UnitingCare Queensland; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at the Woodridge Family Relationship Centre. This is a maximum-term, part-time role (4 days per week) for 6 months.

You will contribute to assessment, case management and support for families under the Australian Family Law Act, in a child-inclusive and property dispute resolution setting. We offer flexible work arrangements, NFP salary packaging, and a supportive, values-driven team dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline.
• Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution.
• Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney-General’s Department.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Blue Card
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and contribute to assessment, case management and support of families requiring Family Dispute Resolution.
• Join the Family Law Services Team for matters under the Australian Family Law Act.
• Work in child-inclusive and property dispute resolution settings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Criminal history check willingness

Education

Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution

Accreditation as FDR Practitioner (Attorney-General’s Department)

Current Drivers Licence

Blue Card

Job description

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner | Family Relationship Centre | Woodridge

• Employment Term: Maximum term, part-time (4 days per week), for 6 months
• Location: Woodridge
• Remuneration: $60.95 + 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, Woodridge, 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.

What makes a difference for us?

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline
• Graduate Diploma 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 DriversLicence
• Blue Card
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check

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 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

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.