Coordinator – Family Dispute Resolution

About the role
This is a permanent full -time opportunity working 5 days / week (35 hours). Located at Uniting's Family Relationship Centre in Fairfield
As Coordinator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP), you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services at Uniting. Alongside providing FDR in parenting and property matters, you will:

• Provide professional supervision, guidance, and support to our team of FDRPs.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Manager to oversee, coordinate and promote FDR services across Uniting Counselling and Mediation (UCM).
• Support practitioners with complex cases and casework concerns, ensuring safe and effective practice.

This is a leadership role that balances client facing work with FDRP supervision.  You will be a trusted supervisor, mentor, and role model who helps shape high-quality, client-centred services that respond to families at times of change and conflict.

About You

• Current accreditation by the Attorney-General's Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, psychology, social work or a related field.
• Several years experience in providing clinical supervision to practitioners.
• Strong knowledge of the issues impacting children and families during and after separation, including a sound understanding of family law legislation.
• Expertise in child-inclusive practice and working with families experiencing conflict and complex issues.
• Advanced skills in screening and managing cases involving family violence.

• Understanding of community services and networks relevant to families in relationship difficulty.

• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

• A culturally sensitive approach, with the ability to communicate across languages and cultural contexts.
• A calm, kind, and collaborative style, with the ability to remain neutral and exercise discretion in challenging situations.

Why Work at Uniting
At Uniting, we want you to have a career that matters. In this role, you will benefit from:

• A sign-on and retention bonus of $3,000.
• Extensive professional supervision from the FDRP Specialist and FDRP Leadership Team.
• Ongoing training and professional development to strengthen your skills.
• Five additional ex-gratia leave days each year (on top of annual leave).

How to Apply

Please click "apply now" and upload a copy of your resume and a covering letter addressing the three targeted questions below (2 A4 pages max)
 

TQ1:
Describe your experience providing clinical supervision and training for staff?  What do you see as the key differences between managing and supervising staff?

TQ2:
Describe what you have done to stay up to date with the Family Law Services sector, as well as your experience working with other Family Law Service Providers?
TQ3:
Describe your approach to initiating difficult work conversations (eg performance management).  Please provide an example; what was the outcome?

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

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Closing date: 
11:55pm, Wednesday 8^th 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.