Family Law Communities of Practice Project Officer
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Position: Family Law Communities of Practice Project Officer
Location: Deakin, Canberra (Remote applicants welcome)
Employment Type: Part-time (37.5 hours per fortnight)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Remuneration: $47.97/hour ($46,770.75 p.a.) + 12% superannuation
About Family & Relationship Services Australia (FRSA)
Family & Relationship Services Australia (FRSA) is the national peak body representing organisations delivering vital services to families and communities across Australia. Through collaboration, advocacy and sector development, FRSA plays a key role in promoting effective support for children, families and relationships.
The Opportunity
FRSA is currently seeking a skilled Project Officer to coordinate and deliver Communities of Practice (CoP) sessions for service providers working within the Attorney-General's Department Family Relationships Services Program (FRSP). This initiative aims to foster collaboration, sector innovation, and continuous improvement across the family law services landscape.
Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Research, the successful candidate will lead the planning, facilitation and evaluation of online CoP sessions, contributing to the growth and development of professional practice nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish CoP groups and maintain accurate participant records
* Develop and distribute briefing materials, discussion prompts and session summaries
* Facilitate online CoP discussions and progress actions arising from these meetings
* Provide ongoing support to participants, including responding to queries and circulating relevant resources
* Undertake related tasks as required to support project objectives
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills
* Proven facilitation and stakeholder engagement experience
* Strong organisational and administrative capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
* Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently with limited supervision
* Capacity to work collaboratively within a small, professional team
* Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the family law services sector
* Willingness to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People card (or equivalent)
Highly Regarded
* Prior experience in a member-based organisation or peak body
* Understanding of and experience in the community services or for-purpose sector
* Experience supporting or facilitating Communities of Practice
Applications close Wednesday, 30 July 2025. Please submit:
* A covering letter
* A document responding to the selection criteria
For further information, please contact Jackie Brady or Robyn Clough on (02) 6162 1811 or via email at admin@frsa.org.au.
FRSA welcomes applicants from outside the ACT and is open to negotiating remote working arrangements for the right candidate.
Position Description: https://frsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FRSA-POSITION-DESCRIPTION-AND-SELECTION-CRITERIA-Family-law-CoPs.pdf
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