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Join our Family Law Services team and help support families to navigate separation, reduce conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children.
As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you will provide Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), Property Mediation, Child Inclusive Practice and related family support services. Working within a child-focused and family-centred framework, you will assist separating families to resolve disputes, strengthen decision-making and develop sustainable parenting and financial arrangements.
You will conduct assessments, facilitate mediation sessions, provide information and referrals, prepare documentation and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support families experiencing separation and family conflict.
The role requires the ability to work with families experiencing a range of complex issues, including family and domestic violence, mental health concerns, substance misuse and high-conflict parenting matters, whilst maintaining a focus on the safety and wellbeing of children.
This is a permanent part-time position based in Joondalup, working between 0.6 and 0.8 FTE. Hours can be worked flexibly across Monday to Friday; however, the successful applicant will be required to work one afternoon and evening shift each week on either a Tuesday or Wednesday (12:30pm to 8:30pm), with remaining hours generally worked between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
About You
You are passionate about supporting families to reach agreements that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and committed to delivering professional, evidence-based and culturally responsive services.
You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Law, Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Counselling or a related discipline
- A Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
- Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General's Department
- Experience providing Family Dispute Resolution and mediation services
- Experience working with families experiencing separation, family and domestic violence, mental health concerns and other complex family issues
- Knowledge of the Family Law Act and family dispute resolution practice requirements
- Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and report writing skills
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
- A commitment to child-focused, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice
The successful applicant must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a Working with Children Check and a WA Driver's Licence.
A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. The organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.
Impact and Benefits
Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families navigating separation and relationship conflict.
In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.
Also:
- $104,188.50 per annum pro rata + 2.5% SPA + 12% superannuation
- Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- Great workplace culture
- Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
- Additional 3 days leave per year (pro rata)
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Why join us?
At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.
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To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.
For further information please contact Bridget Moroney at Bridget.Moroney@anglicarewa.org.au
We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay!
Safeguarding Children & Young People: Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young people to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.
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