We have a rewarding part-time, permanent opportunity for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to join our team of highly skilled profession

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Centre Manager Shepparton, your responsibilities include undertaking assessments and mediation, group work (as required) and providing information, support, and referral to match presenting needs to services and programs.

As the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner, you will join a team of highly skilled and dedicated practitioners and you will need to apply your skills and experience to provide effective FDR to families by assisting to resolve issues in dispute such as parenting arrangements and property settlements.

This role is located in Shepparton, Central Victoria and is permanent part-time, working three (3) days per week including Tuesday evenings.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, social work, law or psychology.
• Successful completion of the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution.
• Demonstrated previous experience as a family dispute resolution practitioner.
• Registration as an FDRP under the Accreditation Rules or on the Register of FDRP maintained by the Attorney-General’s Department for eligibility immediately; and 
• Experience or training in property as well as willingness to undertake training.

Why join us?

RAV offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary conditions and benefits with a base salary range of $88k-$90k (pro-rata) per annum.  Your professional development is important to us, we provide best practice training, clinical supervision, work/life balance benefits to staff. 

How to apply

Using the Apply Now button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter broadly outlining your experience and how it relates to this position. A copy of the position description is available on our website at www.rav.org.au/careers .  For confidential enquiries please contact Shelley Watson, Centre Manager Shepparton by calling 0488 588 795.

 

Applications will close on 30 December 2022

 

COVID-19 compliance

Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption during their application process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. 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. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution. 

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