Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Our Family Relationship Centre provides services to strengthen family relationships, help families stay together and assist families through separation across the outer southern region of Adelaide including Christies Beach, Marion, Aldinga, Kangaroo Island and Victor Harbour.

For this role, you will need to be a qualified Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner able to work with our team of highly skilled and dedicated practitioners providing FDR to separating couples by assisting to resolve issues in dispute such as parenting arrangements, property settlements and developing parenting plans.

Your responsibilities include providing conflict resolution, parent education, a framework for negotiation, undertaking assessments and mediation.

In your role you will

• Provide case management, correspondence, and data reporting efficiently.

• Facilitate mediation sessions based on the family dispute resolution framework and legal requirements for children and property matters.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments on potential issues such as family and domestic violence and child abuse, making appropriate referrals

• Conduct intake and assessment interviews with separating or separated parents, grandparents, or other significant individuals in a child's life.

About You

• Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner or eligibility for registration with the Attorney General's Department

• Hold a degree in Social Work, Behavioural Science, Law, or equivalent.

• Experience in engaging sensitively with families and complex issues.

• Possess competent interpersonal, administrative, and data reporting skills.

Full Time not right for you? We are happy to offer this role as part time and work around your family or life commitments to help you succeed in this role.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working across South Australia through more than 90 community service programs. Our team of over 2000 staff and volunteers support and engage with more than 30,000 South Australians each year. We strive to build compassionate communities and great lives through community strengthening, quality service delivery and advocacy.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.

• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay

• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff

• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

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What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing your passion for working with people in the community and a current resume.

Apply early; closing date subject to change.

Respectfully, no agencies please.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.