Coordinator - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - Coordinator
Bunbury Family Relationship Centre
Relationships Australia WA is a leading provider of relationship support services to the West Australian community with professional and highly motivated staff.
About the role
We are offering a permanent part‑time position for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) Coordinator to join our team at the Bunbury Family Relationship Centre. This leadership role involves providing clinical oversight and professional support to a team of accredited FDR practitioners, ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality, client‑centred Family Dispute Resolution services in accordance with legislative requirements, ethical guidelines, and organisational policies.
More specifically, the position involves:
* Conducting clinical work including Pre‑FDR assessments and joint sessions of FDR
* Providing mentorship, training, and induction for new FDRPs
* Oversight and review of clinical procedures and practice standards
* Managing practitioner workloads and supporting reflective practice
* Reviewing and approving Parenting Agreements, Financial Agreements, and related documentation
* Responding to complex client interactions and complaints in line with governance policies
* Maintaining a clinical caseload and co‑mediating complex matters
* Collaborating with leadership teams on service development and stakeholder engagement
* Contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and Graduate Diploma student placements
* Promoting a positive culture of continuous improvement and modelling organisational values
The current vacancy is 30 hours per week, based at our Bunbury office .
Skills, experience, and qualifications
The following criteria are essential to this position:
* Current accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with a minimum of three years' experience
* Strong knowledge of family law sector issues, Family Court processes, and FDRP regulatory frameworks
* Demonstrated leadership and coordination experience
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cultural awareness and cross‑cultural communication
* Ability to manage complex client interactions and high‑stress situations
* Accurate and efficient record keeping, reporting, and administrative skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and client database systems
* A current Working with Children Check
* WA Police Force National Police Certificate (obtain upon request)
* A valid driver's licence and ability to travel to program locations as required
Why Join Us
Unique opportunity for professional growth and experience
Competitive salary $ 111,112.53 per annum pro‑rata plus superannuation
Non‑for‑profit organisation salary packaging – up to $18,550, increasing your take home pay
Additional annual leave at year‑end – up to three days
Staff Reward program which provides discounts on 1000's of retailers, entertainment and services
We are a values‑driven organisation that champions for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.
We value diversity across cultures, genders, sexuality and neurotypes. All interested, skilled and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
A copy of the position description is available upon request to ******@relationshipswa.org.au
Please contact Krystal Darcey on or **************@relationshipswa.org.au for more information.
Application instructions
Applications must be submitted via SEEK and include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 19th December 2025
Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child‑Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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