Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

• A collaborative work environment and positive work culture
• Part - time opportunity, located in Bankstown and Liverpool
• $41.52 - $46.68 + Super + Salary Packaging

The Program

The Family Dispute Resolution team is a client-centred, trauma informed service, designed to provide Family Dispute Resolution, property mediation, financial counselling, child inclusive practice and support to families experiencing relationship difficulties.

The Opportunity

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) position will provide Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) through our Family Relationship Centre (FRC) located at Bankstown. As an FDRP you will deliver an integrated model of Family Dispute Resolution including Property Mediation and Family Relationship Services for parents, children, and their extended families.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct professional intake and assessment
• Facilitate/co-facilitate FRC information groups
• Provide FDR, Property Mediation, Child Inclusive sessions, and case coordination services to families
• Conduct on-going risk assessments and develop safety plans to mitigate risk and ensure safety
• Ensure that the needs and safety of the families always take priority
• Deliver services to quality standards, complying with relevant legislation and contractual requirements
• Maintain professional boundaries, documentation, and administrative systems according to program and legislative requirements, including planning and documentation of group and education programs
• Attend regular supervision and reflective practice groups
• Other duties as outlined by your practice manager

If you would like to find out more about the role, click apply to view the Position Description on our career website.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Law or Psychology, Counselling, Dispute Resolution or related field
• Registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney - General's Department. Evidence of accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department is required
• Working knowledge of the complexities of family violence and child protection, and thorough understanding on reporting mechanisms using DVSAT, DOORS, SAM, and MRG/ROSH
• Demonstrated experience with family separation and Family Law issues, working with multidisciplinary teams to provide a high level of performance and innovation, preferably relating to Family Relationship/Family Support area 

Our Benefits

• Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
• Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, flexible start/finish times. We are a family-friendly organisation
• Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay
• Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, and celebration day
• Supportive Team: Collaborative practice with a range of highly skilled practitioners that value your contributions
• Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable

About Us

CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and a certified Family Friendly Organisation.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

Join us today!

To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description).

Applications for this position closes on the 5th May 2024. Please submit all applications before the closing date as the position will commence after the process of shortlisting. 

Additional information? Please contact Vaneeta Lal on 02 9564 4***.

At CatholicCare, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers and students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of engagement.

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