Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & General Mediator Established Not-for-profit organisation with 99 years of trusted expertise Supportive environment who understands the importance of connection Purpose-driven organisation supporting community wellbeing An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate and experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our dynamic team of highly skilled professionals. About the Role In this vital role, you will deliver a range of high-quality, child-focused interventions to support families navigating the challenges of post-separation conflict. Working within the framework of the Family Law Act, you will guide families through complex issues—helping them reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements and property division. Your responsibilities will include intake, risk assessment, case management, and the delivery of tailored interventions such as mediation and child-inclusive practices. Beyond family law matters, you will also provide general mediation services if you are AMDRAS qualified to Interrelate clients across a variety of contexts. These may include workplace disputes, elder mediation, school-based conflicts, and parent-child relationship challenges. Your role will be to facilitate constructive dialogue, support clients in identifying key issues, explore options, and empower them to make informed, mutually beneficial decisions. The role will also deliver relationships and parenting courses. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills to foster understanding, reduce conflict, and create positive outcomes for individuals and families across diverse situations. Key Duties will include: Provide family dispute resolution and general mediation services if AMDRAS qualified Facilitate groups, seminars and workshops Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements Facilitate effective referral and promotion of services Participate in program and service evaluations The successful applicant must hold a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current accreditation with the Attorney General's Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. For more information about how to gain this accreditation please visit In addition to the required qualifications and FDR accreditation, the successful candidate will require strong people skills and the ability to work with clients on resolving issues by generating flexible and practical options. The position will be based at the Caringbah office with a requirement for evening work until 8pm on Tuesdays. The position is a Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026, working 30 hours per week. Hourly rate is in line with a SCHADS Award level 5, $55.10 per hour, plus 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging options. About Us Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and empowering them to build strong and respectful relationships. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 160,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do. Key Role Requirements Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, and current accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department. Demonstrated experience and skills in: delivering dispute resolution, family law, and/or mediation services with families and children, casework with clients; implementing and supporting case plans, facilitating groups, seminars, and workshops, working within a Family Law context, solutions-focused and interpersonal communication skills, report writing, case notes, data collection, and data entry, working with online systems and technology, such as a CRM (Client Relationship Management) System, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of: the process and purpose of child inclusive mediation practice, the issues facing diverse communities, including First Nations, CALD, and remote communities, the impact of family separation and breakdown on children, and having skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of children, child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/intervention, and family violence issues, community services, especially those relating to families experiencing relationship difficulties, the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation, such as the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act and domestic violence legislation. Bachelor's degree in any discipline in addition to the Graduate Diploma Family Dispute Resolution is desirable. What We Offer Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees) Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements Training, Mentoring, Supervision, and access to Resources Employee Assistance Program Employee Awards and Appreciation Program How to Apply If you think this role is for you, then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply Now" button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria. Closing date: Friday, 22 August 2025 If you have any questions, please email ***********@interrelate.org.au Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at *********@interrelate.org.au and we will organize for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you. All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government. #J-18808-Ljbffr