Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – Melbourne FRC Relationships Australia Victoria

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to join our highly skilled team at Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in the Melbourne CBD.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

As the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner, you will join our team of highly-skilled and dedicated practitioners, to apply your skills and experience to provide effective FDR to families by assisting to resolve issues in dispute such as parenting arrangements and property settlements. Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for undertaking assessments and mediation, group work (as required) and providing information, support, and referral to match presenting needs to services and programs.

This position is conveniently located at our Melbourne CBD office on Collins Street and is a permanent, part-time role working four (4) days per week. The successful candidate will be required to work an evening shift (until 8pm) each week to deliver services to meet the community needs.

Qualifications, skills and experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, social work, law or psychology;
  • Successful completion of the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution;
  • Demonstrated previous experience as a family dispute resolution practitioner;
  • Registration as an FDRP under the Accreditation Rules or on the Register of FDRP maintained by the Attorney-General’s Department for eligibility immediately; and
  • Experience or training in property as well as willingness to undertake training.

What we offer

A competitive salary package with a base salary range pro-rata of $93k to $95k (pro-rata) per annum, superannuation, and access to salary packaging. RAV is an ‘employer of choice’ in the community sector who provides best practice professional development, clinical supervision, work / life balance.

How to apply

To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Qualifications, skills and experience” and your current resume/cv.

This is a readvertised role, previous applicants need not re-apply.

A copy of the position description is available in the application box above. For SEEK candidates, please find the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers. [link removed]

For specific queries about this position contact Lisa Stockheim, Centre Manager Melbourne by phoning 0427 316 616. Applications close on 3 November 2022.

The Victorian Chief Health Officer has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for some sectors and workers.  At RAV some services and roles are required to comply with the Government mandated orders unless a medical exemption applies. The health and safety of our employees and clients is a priority. Candidates are required to provide vaccination evidence during the recruitment process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Relationships Australia Victoria

Job Salary

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