Family Dispute Resoloution Practitioner

5 days ago

Fairfield, Queensland, Australia Uniting Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

This is a permanent part -time opportunity working 3 days / week (21 hours)

  • Located at Uniting's Family Relationship Centre
  • Need to be available to work in the centre on Wednesday, across 3 consecutive days

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, writing skills and computer literacy.
  • Meet the program-specific client targets.
  • Experienced in working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and individuals from a range of cultural backgrounds.
  • Culturally sensitive, with the ability to view situations through a cultural lens.
  • Multilingual or confident communicating across language and cultural barriers (desirable)
  • Aware of the unique challenges faced by CALD communities and committed to supporting them with empathy.
  • Kind, calm, and humble, with a strong team mindset.
  • Able to remain neutral and exercise discretion and sensitivity in complex situations.

Why Work at Uniting

  • To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
  • Sign-on and retention bonus of $3,000
  • 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)

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY now to get your application started

If you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on; /

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 12th October 2025

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.

About Uniting

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

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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