Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – Family Relationship Centre Bundaberg
Employment Term: Permanent full-time
Location: Bundaberg
Remuneration: $110k Super; NFP Salary Packaging available up to $15,900 & $2,650 for meals & entertainment
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare
At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
Your part in our UnitingCare team
The Family Relationship Centre Bundaberg is seeking a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our team of high performing practitioners in child inclusive and property family dispute resolution.
You will be a part of the Family Law Services Team delivering and contributing to the assessment, case management and support of families requiring Family Dispute Resolution for issues that would otherwise be matters for proceedings under the Australian Family Law Act.
Qualifications and Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline
* Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
* Accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Federal Attorney‑General's Department
* Previous experience working in a Family Relationship Centre (advantage)
* Current Driver's Licence
* Blue Card
* Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance
* NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
* A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme.
* Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
* Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.
Child Safe & Child Friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will:
* Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.
* Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
* Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
Diversity & Inclusion
UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender. We are committed to reconciliation and building long‑term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples.
Safe Workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.
Joining Our Family
Joining our FaDS team you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second‑largest Queensland employer, we are a proud not‑for‑profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands: BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital; have been leading by example for more than 100 years.
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