Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time
About the role

This position is offered on a permanent part -time basis working the following 3 days/ week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and will be based in Sydney's CBD


Uniting Counselling and Mediation has a long history of high-quality service delivery, being well regarded, and connected with Family Law stakeholders.

As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you'll provide a range of interventions to families' post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements for their children and/or the distribution of property.

These interventions include mediation, therapeutic mediation, legally assisted mediation and child inclusive practice within the context of the Family Law Act.

Innovative telehealth and digital options are just some of Uniting's innovating ways of providing services to families. You will be working with a dynamic team of therapists and FDRPs to support separated families.

About You

Accredited by the Australian Attorney-General's Department (AGD) as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, or eligibility to apply for accreditation. Applicants who are unsure of eligibility should contact the AGD Practitioner Accreditation Unit. Uniting will require evidence of eligibility.
Tertiary qualifications in law, psychology or social work.


Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Australian Attorney-General's Department) or ability to successfully complete training to meet the accreditation requirements.

An understanding of the process and purpose of child inclusive mediation practice.
Knowledge of family law legislation.
Knowledge and understanding of community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties.
Understanding of child protection issues.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as be able to contribute to the functioning of the team.
Excellent communication, organisation and writing skills.
Computer literacy.
Meet the program-specific client targets.

Why Work at Uniting

To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
Training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
You receive up to 3 ex-gratia days (on top of annual leave)

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organization excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started

If you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on; /


Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Thursday 9th February

At Uniting we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our employees and clients safe from COVID-19.

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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