Exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and providing a child inclusive mediation practice.
We are seeking applications from people that are either fully qualified as family dispute resolution practitioner, are currently studying FDR or have an interest in completing the qualification.
To be eligible as a Family Dispute Resolution Trainee you must hold a degree in, Law, Psychology, Social Work or Social Science. Centacare will support the right person to complete the FDR qualification.
We have multiple positions available in Port Augusta and Port Pirie or Kadina.
About the Position
As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner you will provide a range of high quality, child-focused interventions to families post separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and need support reaching agreements in relation to their children and/or the distribution of property.
The role includes intake, assessment, case management, and the provision of interventions including mediation and child inclusive practice under the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act, as well as advocacy and referral services.
Key Duties include:
- Provide family dispute resolution and general mediation services
- Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements
- Facilitate effective referral and promotion of services
- Participate in program and service evaluations
We have multiple positions available in Port Augusta and Port Pirie or Kadina.
About Us
At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.
We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.
We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.
We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.
Benefits
- Annual Salary from $82,043 to $88,287 (based on full time)
- Full Time (38 hours per week)
- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
- Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
- Additional leave provisions available
- Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
- Generous access to our external Employee Assistance Program provider
- Work in a growing and supportive organisation with great career opportunities
About You
As a qualified mediator, you will have:
- Relevant qualifications in Law, Psychology, Social Work or Social Sciences
- A Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
- An accreditation with the Attorney General’s Department
As a trainee mediator, you will have:
- A Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or Law (this is a prerequisite of the traineeship)
- A willingness to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution in the first year of employment to achieve registration with the Attorney-General’s Department. Training terms and an agreement will be made with the suitable candidate.
Requirements of the role:
- Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check – don’t worry, we can support this process if necessary!
- Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)
- Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)
- Be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (minimum of two doses) – evidence will be required prior to appointment
Centacare Catholic Country SA is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.
To be considered for the position applicants will be required to submit the following documentation via email to vacancies@cccsa.org.au:
- Cover letter
- Copy of your resume
- Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
- Contact details of three professional referees
For further information on the role, please contact Darlene Wyatt, Regional Manager Port Augusta and Far North on 8641 0432.
For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on 8644 2020.
Applications close 9.00am Monday 16 October 2023
NOTE: Applications cannot be accepted through any other platforms. Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.