Deliver a responsive, flexible and effective mediation services to the regional SA community.
The Role
The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Service provides parents, children and significant others engaged in the separation process with an alternative way of resolving parenting and property issues, underpinned by a child focus. The FDR process is a voluntary process of dispute resolution that is managed by an accredited FDR practitioner who guides the process of discussion, while at the same time remaining neutral and impartial to allow the parties to reach their own agreements.
This is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2024 (a subsequent fixed-term period may be offered subject to funding).
See attached Position Description for full details.
What you need to bring
Essential:
- At least 1 year experience of working as a registered Family Dispute Practitioner
- Must be a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General’s Department or eligible for registration (i.e. must have completed the Vocational Graduate Diploma in FDR or equivalent)
- Degree in Law, Psychology, Counselling or Social Work
- Thorough knowledge of the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
- Efficiency in computer use including MS Office Suite
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Ability to comply with COVID-19 vaccination requirements
- Ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required
Desirable:
- Experience using Penelope electronic client management system
- Membership with relevant professional association (eg. LEADR. NMAS, etc)
- Experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People
- Qualified Child Consultant
What’s in it for you
- SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5 $44.92 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Andy Wong, Manager, on 08 8215 6708.
Applications close 5pm on Monday, 14 November 2022.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.