Location: Wodonga Victoria
Employment Type: Permanent Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Flexibility: Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Earn between $100,776 to $105,340.58 pro-rata (based on skills and experience) + Salary Packaging + Super!
- Ongoing In-house training and professional development opportunities!
- 4 weeks Annual leave (pro-rata) + 1 week Health and Wellbeing leave
Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC) is seeking a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) to join our Family Relationship Services team. This role supports families experiencing separation and conflict by facilitating dispute resolution and helping parents develop practical, child-focused agreements.
About the Role
As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you will provide professional mediation and support services to families navigating separation. You will work with clients through intake, assessment and dispute resolution processes while ensuring services are delivered in accordance with the Family Law Act (1975) and program guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct client intake, screening and assessment
- Facilitate Family Dispute Resolution sessions and mediation processes
- Support families to develop parenting plans and resolve disputes
- Ensure services prioritise the best interests of the child and family safety
- Issue Section 60I certificates in accordance with legislative requirements
- Maintain accurate client records and meet DSS reporting requirements
- Collaborate with internal programs and external services to support families
About You
You will bring:
- Accreditation (or eligibility for accreditation) as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, counselling, law or a related field
- Experience working with families experiencing separation or conflict
- Strong mediation, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of family law, family violence risk assessment and child-focused practice
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a caseload
Why Join UMFC?
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Ongoing supervision and professional development
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families and children in the community
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Angela Pesavento, Service Manager at apesavento@umfc.com.au.
To request a copy of the position description, email peopleandculture@umfc.com.au
After submitting your resume, you will receive an email with a link to complete the screening questions. These must be completed for your application to progress.
We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed upon receipt.
All employment with UMFC is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check and relevant ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check.
UMFC is a proud Child Safe and inclusive organisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and identities.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all genders.
Join a team that reflects and celebrates the community we serve!
