• Supportive and culturally safe working environment
• Join an organisation that lives their values
• Flexible work options

Supporting children and families in their time of need.

Will you join us? Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) is here to help people from all walks of life – from advice on early childhood development to support for older people and their carers, with many options in between and currently have an opportunity for a Full-time Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. With your skill and experience, you will provide a range of high-quality child-focused interventions to families who are experiencing conflict following separation. Additionally, you will provide intake, assessment, referral, advice and support for clients seeking assistance from UMFC Family Relationship Services under the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act. Better yet, it is also a great career move as you join a thriving organisation guided by its mission of strengthening families and individuals to build vibrant communities.

UMFC provides a friendly, supportive and inclusive culture based on the values of Participation, Respect, Excellence, Justice and Honesty. Albury and Wodonga are large regional towns situated on either side of the mighty Murray River. An easy three-hour drive north of Melbourne, you will be working and living near the snow-covered peaks of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham, boutique wineries and breweries, and the goldrush villages of Beechworth and Yackandandah. Connected by the Albury regional airport and the Hume Highway, Albury and Wodonga have vibrant food and arts scenes, high-quality housing, and great sporting and cultural facilities

Who we are looking for

If you are passionate about the Organisation’s mission, identify with our values, and have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience, you might consider joining our team.

We are seeking applications from Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners with the following experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent and current or imminent accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General’s Department.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:
  • the application of relevant evidence-based theories and techniques.
  • screening, assessing and responding to family violence, child abuse, mental health and substance misuse issues.
  • delivering dispute resolution, family law and/or mediation with families and children.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
  • the Family Law Act 1975, the child and family service system and the legal system relevant to separating families
  • the impact of high/ongoing conflict on parents and children experiencing family separation.

Why you should join the UMFC Team

• We offer attractive remuneration packages with excellent benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing and well-being programs
• You’ll enjoy wonderful employee benefits and development opportunities
• Five weeks of annual leave per annum and additional personal leave days
• You’ll make a difference to the lives of people in our community

About Us

Upper Murray Family Care Incorporated (branded as UMFC) is an independent, non-government, locally community services organisation, offering a range of impactful programs and services that are responsive to the varying needs of communities extending from the cities of Albury/Wodonga, Wangaratta and Benalla to townships throughout the Towong, Mansfield, Alpine and Indigo shires and southern NSW. By providing information, support and advocacy, we seek to empower children, young people, individuals, families and communities, and to contribute to a balanced, just and ethical society.

Contact:

Angela Pesavento I [email protected]

All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check.

UMFC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

All employees are required to have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applications are to be submitted via UMFC’s website.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt.

To apply for this job go to: careers.umfc.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6506870.