Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
(Job # 0953)
Full Time
The Sunshine FRC is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the position of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) for the centre at Sunshine. The FRC is an Australian Government initiative and assists families with relationship difficulties through providing information, support and referral to a range of services. The Centre also helps families to achieve workable parenting arrangements outside the court system through provision of family dispute resolution.
The FDRP's role provides family dispute resolution services to separating parents. The role includes assessment and screening for risks and involves working with high conflict families.
If you have:
- A degree in Social Sciences (Psychology, social work) or Law or related field
- Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution
- Accreditation as a FDRP under the Accreditation Rules as set out in Regulations 5 and 6 Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008
- On the Register of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners maintained by the Attorney- General’s Department , or able to be so registered.
*Successful applicants must satisfactorily complete a police check, and may need a ‘Working with Children’ check
Are you seeking a challenge? Want a change and would enjoy developing excellence in your clinical practice whilst working in a supportive and dynamic environment? ...then this opportunity may be for you
View Job Description.
Want to apply?
If you are interested in this position, you must do the following:
1.Prepare a cover letter that:
* summarises your responses to the key selection criteria in the Job Description, drawing on
recent experience
* answers the following questions:
a) Are you willing to undergo a police check? Any comments/questions?
b) Do you hold a current Working with Children Check Card? (applies to Practitioner roles only)
c) Are you a permanent resident of Australia? If not, do you have a visa to work in Australia?
d) If successful in this application, when could you start work at RAV?
*Please note: Candidates who do not address the key selection criteria or who do not meet the Registration requirement will not be considered.
2. Attach a current resume.
Send application
Send your cover letter, resume and answered questions via post or email to:
Attention: Gai Campbell
Senior Manager FRC and Special Projects
PO Box 8656
Armadale 3143
or email: Senior Manager FRC and Special Projects
Closing date for applications: Thursday 4 March 2010 at 5:00pm