Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner FDRP

About Us

In this vital role you will significantly impact families across Queensland by providing highquality and inclusive services over the phone and online. You will play a pivotal role in assisting families who are separating have separated or divorced. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping these families develop and implement childfocused parenting and/or property agreements. Most importantly you will guide families to prioritise the best interests of children and young people throughout any ongoing family conflict fostering positive outcomes for all.

Additionally you will:

• Conduct comprehensive client intake risk assessments and needs evaluations to inform mediation suitability ensuring compliance with the Family Law Act 1975 and other relevant legislation.

• Deliver highquality Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services using a facilitative model applying knowledge of separation issues theoretical frameworks and culturally appropriate practices.

• Utilise various FDR delivery modes (facetoface telephone online shuttle legally assisted childinclusive) to best meet client needs and provide case management support.

• Engage in community outreach and education developing networks with support services and participating in group information sessions to enhance RAQs service delivery.

• Maintain strict confidentiality while adhering to duty of care obligations particularly in cases involving domestic violence child safety or other risk factors.

• Commit to ongoing professional development regular supervision and maintenance of FDR Accreditation standards while ensuring accurate documentation and file management.

About you

To be successful in this position you have:

• Relevant undergraduate qualification in Social or Behavioural Sciences and/or Law with FDRP accreditation (or ability to obtain)

• Proven experience in risk assessment family dispute resolution and mediation using a facilitative FDR framework

• Strong theoretical knowledge of family dispute resolution mediation models and relevant Family Law legislation

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse clients and engage in community activities

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

• Proficiency in computer applications including client information systems and Microsoft Office suite

We Can Offer You

The salary is being offered between $84000.00 to $98000.00 per annum to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience plus superannuation. We also offer our employees as follows:

• A healthy worklife balance; Were proud of our supportive and flexible culture. In this role youll gain invaluable skills and experience that can help you build a solid foundation for your career around a fantastic community.

• Additional annual leave over the Christmas period annual leave loading and study leave.

• Salary packaging options available of up to $15900 which will significantly increase the value of takehome pay.

• Paid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discounts.

How to Apply

To apply send us your resume and a brief over letter outlining youre the perfect candidate for these roles. Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as theyre received so we encourage you to submit your application now!

Applications close Wednesday 9 April2025