Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

About the role

Anglicare Parramatta is looking for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join its Community & Mission team, reporting to the Program Lead or Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. The role supports families going through separation and divorce to work through complex issues and develop practical, child-focused arrangements, providing family dispute resolution and property settlement mediation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage family dispute resolution matters from initial assessment through to completion, including case planning and documentation.
• Assess clients comprehensively, identifying domestic and family violence, safety concerns and power imbalances, and determine whether mediation is appropriate.
• Facilitate impartial, equitable mediation, helping clients generate options, negotiate agreements and work through impasses.
• Support separating families to develop parenting plans and property agreements within the relevant legal framework.
• Issue Section 60I certificates where required and refer clients to legal, specialist, educational and other services.
• Maintain accurate client records and meet organisational, legislative, professional and funding requirements.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent.
• Qualification enabling registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and current registration.
• Previous counselling and/or mediation experience, with an emphasis on children and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to child-focused, child-inclusive practice.
• Current NSW driver's licence.
• Ability to meet probity requirements, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Required skills

• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills, with good judgement about safety and power imbalances.
• Active listening, communication and emotional intelligence.
• Reflective practice and the ability to work sensitively and confidentially with vulnerable clients.

What we offer

• Flexible work options.
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 of income tax-free and up to $2,650 for accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Discounts to over 400 retailers, plus an Employee Assistance Program and fitness discounts.