Family Dispute Resolution Advisor

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia CatholicCare Victoria Full time

**EFT**
60-75 hours per fortnight negotiable, multiple continuing positions

**Location**
Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, or Shepparton

**Closing Date**

**Contact**
Kathryn Lyons| Senior Manager, Family Law Services

The Family Dispute Resolution program aims to assist separating parents and families to reach agreement on parenting arrangements which are in the best interests of children. Property Dispute Resolution assists separating couples to reach an agreement in relation to their property pool, including debt. Both services support separating families to resolve disputes as an alternative to court.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner's role is to provide high quality dispute resolution, including intake, assessment, support, referral advice and mediation to clients of the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre.

**Specifically, the position is responsible for**:

- providing information, assistance and undertake sessions with individuals/couples/family members seeking assistance with their relationship and separation issues, including facilitating referrals to the appropriate services and organisations where appropriate
- undertaking property dispute resolution sessions with separated or separating couples to assist them in reaching an agreement, outside court, about the division of their property pool including debt
- developing and maintaining a broad understanding of the Family Law Act (1975), amended 2006, and to operate at all times with cognisance of the provisions of the Act

**To be considered for this position, applicants require**:

- Recognized tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Family Law or related discipline.
- Provide information and assistance to individuals/couples/family members seeking assistance with their relationship and separation issues, including facilitating referrals to the appropriate services and organisations where appropriate.
- Undertake thorough and comprehensive intake and assessment appointments, including screening and assessment for safety concerns in determining suitability for Family Dispute Resolution.
- As a condition of employment, CatholicCare Victoria as an employer will collect, record and store vaccination information on employees where required in line with the Privacy Act. All CatholicCare Victoria workers are to be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless they are an Excepted Person for medical reasons. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement. This means that successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status to CatholicCare Victoria prior to commencement of employment._

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