Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

1 week ago


Penrith, Australia Uniting Full time

**About the role**

**_This position is offered on a permanent part -time basis working 3 consecutive days / week (21 hours) _**
- **_Located at Uniting's Counselling and Mediation Centre in Penrith _**:

- **_Need to be available to work in the centre on Thursdays from 10am - 6pm and Wednesday’s 9am - 5pm_**:

- **_Additional workday can be negotiated _**

Uniting has a long history of high-quality service delivery, being well regarded, and connected with family law stakeholders. As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), you’ll provide FDR to families’ post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements about children or property. Online video appointments, legally-assisted mediation and child inclusive practice are examples of Uniting’s innovative FDR practices. You will be working with a dynamic team of FDRPs and therapists to support families holistically.

**About You**
- **Accredited by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, or eligible 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.**:

- 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)



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