As a Mediator you will provide holistic, supportive and client centred services to individuals and families experiencing separation, crisis or conflict. You will provide mediation and conflict resolution services on behalf of Centacare NENW.

Who We Are

Centacare NENW is a leading provider of social and community services across the New England North West area and the Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale . 

The benefits of working for Centacare NENW

As an employee of Centacare NENW you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a dynamic and supportive culture, other benefits offered include:

• A vibrant, energetic and supportive team environment that strives to be professional, fun and family friendly
• Extensive range of worksheets, educational tools and other internally developed resources
• Individual and peer supervision to support your professional practice
• Flexible working arrangements including an ADO [Allocated Day Off]
• Opportunities to develop group programs and resources based on areas of personal interest
• Diverse client load with support to increase areas of professional expertise
• We have a burnout prevention caseload model, which emphasises staff’s health and wellbeing
• Generous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits

In addition to your remuneration, you have the option to enjoy generous tax- free salary packaging benefits which includes;

• General Living Expenses up to $15,900
• Entertainment Benefits up to $2,650
• Car Leasing through Novated Leasing

About The Role 

Working as part of our team some key responsibilities include but is not limited to:

• Provide mediation and conflict resolution support for individuals or families to help resolve disputes and develop parenting plans or mutual agreements.
• Conduct initial intake and assessments for clients to determine suitability for mediation.
• Provide Information and support to families and individuals seeking assistance with relationship difficulties.
• Support clients in referral pathways in accessing required services.
• Provide a holistic, person-centred and child-focused mediation service.
• Maintain caseloads and benchmarks at all times.

About Our Perfect Candidate

We want to work with people who like to make a difference in a community, are happy to introduce their new skills and ways of thinking as well as have fun in a friendly and professional environment.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Industry experience or qualifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of family dispute resolution processes and techniques.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, communication and written skills, including the ability to prepare documents, set goals and maintain a positive approach in working with families, individuals and groups to achieve these goals within an established timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute actively as a member of a practice team
• A satisfactory Working With Children Check and willingness to obtain National Police Records Check
• Current NSW drivers license and the ability to travel as past of the role.

Centacare NENW is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Would you like to find out more or apply

To apply for this position please click on the below apply link.

Only applicants that submit the following will be considered:

• A covering letter
• A statement of claim addressing how you meet the above Essential Criteria and
• Your resume

For more information or role related queries please contact Cooper Faint on [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  4pm, Thursday 13th October 2022

Centacare NENW is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and demonstrates a zero tolerance to abuse.