Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

4 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Centacare Brisbane Full time
About Us

Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3000 and operates in many locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year.

Join us in making a positive difference

Our Family and Relationship Services are available to the entire community regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. We strive to deliver professional and accountable services whilst empowering our clients to find solutions and achieve their goals.

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis based on the Gold Coast. As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) you will be delivering Family Dispute Resolution services to our clients.

Key Duties
  • Facilitating Family Dispute Resolution sessions on parenting or property matters via joint session, shuttle, telephone or online.
  • Assessing, referring or delivering, as required, child inclusive family dispute resolution.
  • Providing case management, information and referrals to families progressing through the family dispute resolution process, including the issuing s60(I) certificates.
  • Facilitating psycho-educational or information group sessions.
  • Completing client suitability assessments for family dispute resolution.
  • Completing client intake, including initial and ongoing risk assessment/s and safety planning.

About you:
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Regulations within the Family Law Act is essential.
  • Well-developed understanding of Domestic and Family Violence Act, Child Protection Act and Family Law Act, as well as the issues and the impacts on families engaged in these systems.
  • Demonstrated delivery of a well-developed practice framework for domestic and family violence and its connection with child safety, family law, mental health.
  • Experience in intake, risk assessment, case management and referral pathways, crisis intervention, Domestic Violence Order assistance and safety planning.
  • Well-developed written communication skills including report writing, case notes, data collection, data entry and computer literacy skills.
  • Highly effective communication with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to advocate for our clients' needs with other statutory organisations/ departments.
  • Have a high degree of professionalism and integrity in working with clients, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
  • Ability to support and work with diverse families with complex needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of group psycho-educational programs.
  • An understanding of how separation and conflict may impact families and children post separation, including both parenting and property related matters, is desirable.

Essential requirements:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Science from a recognised institution (including eligibility for membership of APS, AASW, PACFA or ACA) is ESSENTIAL.
  • Evidence of current registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department.
  • Australian Working Rights
  • Blue Card (or willing to apply)
  • National Police Check (or willing to apply)

Why Join Us?
  • Contribute to shaping an inclusive and diverse workforce.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values integrity and community.
  • Opportunity to develop professionally and make a visible difference in recruitment practices.
  • Work for an organisation that cares about safeguarding children and adults at risk.
  • Competitive salary package

Click APPLY and submit a cover letter and resume.

Apply now and help shape a workplace where people truly matter.

Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Join us in building a stronger, safer, and more connected community.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
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