Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

**About the role**:
**_ This is a part-time permanent position (21 hours per week) located in Campbelltown NSW. Must be available to work Thursdays 11am to 7pm, other days are flexible. Starting base annual salary $54,632 plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options._**

**About Uniting**:
When your part of Uniting NSW.ACT, your part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

**About the opportunity**:
Are you passionate about supporting families through challenging times? Do you believe in the power of mediation to heal and rebuild relationships? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you

You will be based at Uniting’s Counselling and Mediation Family Relationship Centre in Campbelltown, a place known for its deep connections and outstanding reputation in the Family Law Community.

As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you will be at the heart of transforming lives. You’ll guide families through post-separation conflicts, helping them reach agreements on parenting arrangements and property distribution. Your interventions, including mediation, therapeutically assisted mediation, legally assisted mediation, and child-inclusive practice, will provide much needed support and clarity for families navigating the complexities of the Family Law Act.

You’ll collaborate with a passionate team of therapists and FDRP’s, all dedicated to one goal: supporting separated families to find peace and resolution.

**Your Qualifications & Experience**

We’re looking for someone who is:

- **Accredited or Eligible**:You’re accredited by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, or eligible to apply. If you’re unsure about eligibility, we encourage you to contact the AGD Practitioner Accreditation Unit.
- **Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution**:All applicants must have this qualification to proceed with the recruitment process.
- **Knowledgeable and Skilled**:You have a strong understanding of child-inclusive mediation, family law legislation, and community services. You’re adept at working independently but also value teamwork.
- **Passionate and Compassionate**:Your excellent communication, organisation, and writing skills enable you to connect with clients and colleagues alike. You’re dedicated to meeting program-specific targets and making a real impact.
- **Tech-Savvy**:You’re comfortable with computers and can handle the administrative side of the role with ease.

**Benefits and culture**

**_ Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more._**
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Starting base annual salary of $54,632 plus super.
- A commencement bonus of $500 - eligible at 3 months
- A retention bonus at 12 months $1,500
- A retention bonus at 24 months $1,000
- Access to generous salary packaging options - pay less tax
- Wellbeing programs - access to fitness passport
- Access to Uniting’s URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture
- Purpose driven career: Be part of an organisation that’s truly making a difference in the lives of families.
- Enjoy training, mentoring, and the chance to develop new skills.
- Extra Leave: Receive up to 5 ex-gratia days (on top of your annual leave) at the end of the year.

**Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 22nd September 2024