This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Senior FDR Practitioner at our centre to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV).

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. We have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services to for over 75 years. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Western Melbourne, your responsibilities include provision of clinical supervision and support to other Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) practitioners, and to provide FDR services to separating parents, including arrangements for children, property and finances and support for parents with separation issues, all within a limited time frame. 

This involves conflict resolution, parent education and negotiation as well as support to make decisions that resolve practical matters and strengthen relationships in families, while assisting clients to avoid court proceedings where possible.

This role is located at Sunshine Family Relationship Centre and is a permanent, full-time position. The base salary range is $118k-$122k per annum. 

About you

• Accreditation and registration with the Attorney-General’s Department as a FDRP under the Accreditation Rules in Regulations 5 and 6 Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners Practitioners) Regulations 2008.
• Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution or equivalent qualifications in Conflict Resolution.
• Previous experience with FDR, family law mediation and/or dispute resolution, with experience managing complex cases including assessment and screening for family violence and other risks.
• Experience in providing supervision to FDR practitioners.
• Experience with property and finance mediation (preferable). 

We provide 

• Competitive salary packaging as RAV is a public benevolent institution.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements, and gratis days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Professional development and training.
• Best practice clinical supervision.
• Career progression opportunities.

Candidates can view the position description for further information. The contact for specific queries is Rose Byrnes, Senior Manager Western Melbourne by phoning 0419 774 905. Candidates will be required to provide evidence of two COVID-19 vaccinations.  Applications close 17 July 2024. 

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. 

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