At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families through dispute resolution and make a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join UnitingCare Queensland, a leader in family wellbeing and crisis response.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, NFP salary packaging, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse, inclusive team dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- Why this job: Empower families and contribute to meaningful change in your community.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or Law and relevant accreditation required.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 61 $ per hour.
Employment Term: Maximum term, part-time (4 days per week), for 6 months
Location: Woodridge
Remuneration: $60.95 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland. At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Your part in our UnitingCare team:
The Family Relationship Centre, Woodridge, 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.
What makes a difference for us?
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Law or related discipline
- Graduate Diploma 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 would be an advantage
- Current Drivers Licence
- Blue Card
- willingness to undergo a criminal history check
What makes a difference for you?
- 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, abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Our approach is simple– everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner employer: UnitingCare Community
UnitingCare Queensland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With flexible work arrangements, generous NFP salary packaging options, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals across Queensland. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued, and enjoy career development opportunities within a respected not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the community for over 100 years.
