Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Position available in Darwin / Alice Springs

Salary SCHADS Award Level 5 - 6

Welcome to Relationships Australia Northern Territory:

Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RA-NT) is a community-based, not-for-profit, non-government organisation providing a broad range of services for all members of the community regardless of religion, belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background, or economic circumstances.

RA-NT is proudly delivering services supporting individuals, families and communities in distresss.

Why Join Relationships Australia NT?

We offer a supportive and community-focused workplace with a range of benefits designed to make your move and career rewarding:

• Generous leave entitlements – 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, and additional paid Christmas closure days.
• Professional development – Up to $3,000 (clinical roles) or $2,000 (corporate roles) annually, with dedicated PD leave.
• Wellbeing support – Access to an Employee Assistance Program (for staff and family), one paid Wellness Day each year, and cultural celebration events.
• Attractive salary packaging – Up to $15,899 tax-free per year plus $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits.
• Relocation assistance – Up to $4,000 for eligible interstate candidates.
• Community impact – Work in a diverse and purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference across Central Australia

About the role:

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality Family Dispute Resolution services to individuals, couples, and families. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement parenting plans and property agreements when individuals are separating, have separated, or divorced. The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner will work within a child-focused and culturally responsive practice model. We are seeking an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This is an on-site position.

What we offer:

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing:

• Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• Relocation support of up to $4,000.
• Professional Development allowance of $3000 and 10 days study leave, pro rata.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• 3 days extra leave between Christmas and New Year.
• EAP for employees and family members.
• Wellness Day off, per financial year.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-mediation and mediation sessions using child-focused and child-inclusive mediation models.
• Contribute to the professional knowledge of Family Dispute Resolution services when appropriate.
• Commit to delivering and developing culturally responsive family service models and practices.
• Participate in the development and delivery of group sessions and seminars focusing on children's needs within families, when required.
• Promote Mediation services through professional networking, community presentations, and promotional activities.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of dispute resolution and mediation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective mediation sessions with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the FDR team, actively engage in supervision and participate in professional development.
• Strong problem-solving skills to facilitate conflict resolution between parties involved in disputes effectively.
• Cultural sensitivity to provide inclusive services that respect diverse cultural backgrounds.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration with the Australian Government Attorney General's Department of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP) is essential.
• Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution or equivalent qualifications to obtain registration as an FDRP.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide quality Family Dispute Resolution services, with the ability to undertake effective case management including administration tasks and updating client information software.
• Professional knowledge relating to the area of family relationship issues, including the impact of conflict on children.

Requirements:

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check.
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.

Relationships Australia NT is accredited as a Safeguarding Children organisation with the Australian Childhood Foundation. Therefore, all staff working at RA-NT are required to complete training regarding Safeguarding Children and mandatory reporting upon induction at RA-NT. Staff need to commit to the RA-NT Code of Conduct and all Safeguarding Children related policies.

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Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted. To discuss this position further please contact Nathalia on

Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.