Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Normanton.
Benefits you will enjoy
- SCHADS 6 Salary
- Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits
- On Site Cafe
- Sign on bonus of $200
- Above Award Payment of $2,500 per annum
- Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
- Relocation assistance by Negotiation
The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner is responsible for providing information, support, counselling and mediation for separating couples and their children and assisting families to focus on the best interests of the children and young people.
- All applications must include a covering letter directly addressing each of the position requirements.
- Undertake client intake, risk and needs assessments and ensure recommendations and related practices comply with the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) and the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 (the FDRP Regulations) and other legislative requirements.
- Undertake family dispute resolution and case management with couples, families and individuals.
- Apply knowledge of relevant theoretical models and frameworks (FDR, conflict resolution, child development and child inclusive mediation) to ensure FDR practice appropriate to client needs.
- Conduct assessments of clients and make appropriate referrals as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with ongoing mediation practice standards and professional development requirements to maintain FDR Accreditation.
- Actively participate in the process of professional supervision and identifying and undertaking professional development opportunities
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and values driven team environment that embraces a culture of ‘best practice’ and innovation.
Skills and Experiences:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Law, or Family Dispute Resolution / Mediation
- Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner or currently eligible to obtain registration under the accreditation standards set out in the FDRP Regulations
- Experience in family dispute resolution and child-focussed practices and the ability to articulate the family dispute resolution process
- Understand the obligations of FDR Practitioners under the Act and the FDRP Regulations
- A current Driver Licence.
- Currently hold, and/or eligibility to obtain and maintain, both a Disability Worker Screening and a Working with Children Blue Card.
Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.