Expression of Interest – Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

About UsRelationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) offers great career pathways and formal development and training in an excellent organisation offering work / life balance. We genuinely care for our people and offer other attractive benefits. About the opportunitiesA core service offered by RAQ is to support families through counselling and mediation. We often have opportunities across QLD for both emerging and experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. We are currently accepting expressions of interest (including full time and part-time) to be based at one of our venues across QLD.The FDRP role provides high quality family dispute resolution and conciliation services to assist families to develop and implement parenting plans and property agreements when they are separating, have separated or divorced. The major responsibilities of this position include:Applying theoretical models of conflict resolution, specifically family dispute resolution, child development, and other relevant frameworks in the mediation processFacilitating equitable participation of both parties in the mediation process and assisting clients to generate and negotiate optionsApplying knowledge of issues specific to couples who may be separating or divorcingDemonstrating a knowledge of theories regarding grief and powerConducting client assessment and intake of client needs to make appointments, provide relevant information, make appropriate referrals and link to treatment planMaintaining confidentiality and duty of care, including identification of domestic and family violenceNote that some venues work an evening shift (12pm to 8pm) up to once a week, with some flexibility needed in order to meet business requirements.About You To be successful in this position, you will possessRelevant undergraduate qualifications in the Social or Behavioural Sciences and/or Law.Current FDR Accreditation, or the ability to obtain and maintain FDR Accreditation and Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution.Demonstrated experience and theoretical knowledge of dispute resolution and mediation is also preferred.The annual full time equivalent salary is between $76,947.00 to $90,363.00 to be negotiated depending upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging options where eligible which will significantly increase the value of take-home pay.What We Can Offer YouWork-life balance and flexible working hoursAdditional annual leave over the Christmas period, annual leave loading and study leaveA supportive team environment and opportunity for professional developmentSalary packaging options available of up to $15,900, which will significantly increase the value of take-home payPaid parental leave and additional benefits such as medical insurance discountsHow to submit your expression of interest (EOI)Send us an EOI outlining your demonstrated experience by clicking 'Apply now'.HR - PD - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner AUD Brisbane 4000