Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Bankstown location, working with clients from diverse communities
• Deliver family dispute resolution (FDR) services to post-separation families
• 3 days per week contract to June 2019

Bankstown Family Relationship Centre provides integrated family law and relationship services to a diverse community. Our Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners assist separating families to make safe and child focused parenting arrangements in the best interests of their children.

We are seeking an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our skilled multidisciplinary team and to contribute to the innovative CALA Project providing Culturally Appropriate and Legally Assisted Family Dispute Resolution. This part-time role (3 days per week, including Mondays) is available to 30 June 2019 and has access to salary packaging.

CatholicCare Sydney is the official social services agency of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney. We are a leading not-for-profit agency providing care and support to people in Sydney across a wide range of social services: Children and families, relationships, ageing, disability, employment, mental health and youth programs.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the following skills, qualifications or experience:

• Ability to undertake the duties of the role in accordance with CatholicCare’s Mission, Vision and Values; and its Code of Ethics and Conduct, as well as a demonstrated ability to work from a person centred approach
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, law or conflict resolution and registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in accordance with AGD
• Demonstrated capacity and skills in post-separation family dispute resolution, including clinical assessments and working with clients with difficult or complex presenting issues including family violence, conflict and loss and grief
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and child protection issues
• Demonstrated excellent ability to actively collaborate, communicate clearly and respond with respect
• Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients
• Demonstrated experience in alternative models of mediation including trauma informed mediation, legally assisted mediation and child informed practice
• Experience in delivery of parent education and group workshops
• Working with Children Check verification number

Further information

Contact Yvonne De Borde on 9707 8555.

How to apply

After reviewing the above selection criteria please email [email protected] the following:

• a brief letter addressing the selection criteria, describing how your skills, work experience, qualifications/training and personal attributes match each of the selection criteria; and
• a brief resume.

(Applications that do not address the selection criteria or provide a resume only may not be considered).

The selection process

CatholicCare may use a range of tools and techniques to assess the suitability and relative merit of applicants including, but not limited to the following:

• interview
• assessment activities
• referee reports.

Applications close

9.00am Monday 23 July 2018.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment and may also require a Working with Children Check.

CatholicCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice for Women. People of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply; people living with a disability are encouraged to apply.