Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Position available in Darwin Alice Springs or Katherine

Salary SCHADS Award Level 5 6

Welcome to Relationships Australia Northern Territory:

Relationships Australia Northern Territory (RANT) is a communitybased notforprofit nongovernment organisation providinga broad range ofservices for all members of the community regardless of religion belief age gender sexual orientation lifestyle choice cultural background or economic circumstances.

RANT is proudly delivering services supporting individuals families and communities in distress.

About the role:

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is responsible for providing highquality Family Dispute Resolution services to individuals couples and families. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement parenting plans and property agreements when individuals are separating have separated or divorced. The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner will work within a childfocused and culturally responsive practice model. We are seeking an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This is an onsite position.

What we offer:

We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us and we are committed to supporting them and their wellbeing:

• Competitive Salary Super Salary Sacrifice (up to $15899 for tax free benefits and $2650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
• Relocation support of up to $4000.
• Professional Development allowance of $3000 and 10 days study leave pro rata.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• 3 days extra leave between Christmas and New Year.
• EAP for employees and family members.
• Wellness Day off per financial year.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct premediation and mediation sessions using childfocused and childinclusive mediation models.
• Contribute to the professional knowledge of Family Dispute Resolution services when appropriate.
• Commit to delivering and developing culturally responsive family service models and practices.
• Participate in the development and delivery of group sessions and seminars focusing on childrens needs within families when required.
• Promote Mediation services through professional networking community presentations and promotional activities.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of dispute resolution and mediation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective mediation sessions with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the FDR team actively engage in supervision and participate in professional development.
• Strong problemsolving skills to facilitate conflict resolution between parties involved in disputes effectively.
• Cultural sensitivity to provide inclusive services that respect diverse cultural backgrounds.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration with the Australian Government Attorney Generals Department of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRP) is essential.
• Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution or equivalent qualifications to obtain registration as an FDRP.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide quality Family Dispute Resolution services with the ability to undertake effective case management including administration tasks and updating client information software.
• Professional knowledge relating to the area of family relationship issues including the impact of conflict on children.

Requirements:

• A satisfactory Northern Territory working with children check.
• A satisfactory national criminal history check.
• A commitment to our Safeguarding Children Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.

How to apply:

To apply please submit a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and an uptodate Resume including two Referees. To discuss the position further please contactHuman Resources on Applications will be processed as received and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Relationships Australia NT encourages applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures includingAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples CALD the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.