Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more fulfilling lives”. Our purpose is “To empower people to become more resilient and experience improved wellbeing to better determine their futures”. Our organisational values are at the forefront of all interactions with our employees, our clients and our stakeholders. We are: Creative Caring Welcoming Responsive; and Thriving As a community focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 13 locations in Victoria. This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place. The Role Applications are now invited for the position of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. The appointee will be responsible for providing family dispute resolution services (mediation) with specific work tasks to include: Identifying problem-solving options and strategies and providing assistance in clarifying clients’ problems and disputes Assisting parents negotiate sustainable and workable parenting plans Assisting parents negotiate financial settlements when these present alongside parenting issues Providing assessment in relation to the provision of Certificates as required by Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Regulations Facilitation of group programs where required Providing guidance relating to property and financial matters Working with the LGBTIQ Community to provide Better Pride specialist services. Required Qualifications and Experience Prospective candidates must be able to demonstrate registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner together with a proven ability to work within the Family Law Act. Knowledge of the effects of separation and divorce on families is essential as is an understanding of the concepts and philosophy of family dispute resolution including mediation. Other essential criteria include the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to issues as they arise, excellent communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to rapidly build rapport with clients. Both property and children’s mediation experience would be a distinct advantage and candidates who can offer this skill set are particularly encouraged to apply. Employee Benefits Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer: Generous above award salary rates Salary packaging (which increases your take home pay) Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year) Annual leave loading of 17.5% Twelve weeks paid parental leave Up to 20 days family violence leave Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities Better Place Australia is a for purpose organisation, providing services for all members of the community regardless of religion, age, gender, sexuality, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. We offer a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference. At BPA, we all have a shared responsibility for supporting a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Our organisation is committed to child safety and we carry out police record, working with children and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people. Workplace Flexibility Here at Better Place Australia we embrace flexible ways of working including work from home. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility might look like for you and your individual needs. Further Information This is a part-time 0.8 FTE role that can be based at either our Oakleigh or Traralgon site. Evening work (until 8pm) will be required one evening per week currently on a Tuesday. Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate. Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Apply today – we look forward to hearing from you. Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: How many years’ experience do you have as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector? How many years’ experience do you have in family law? What’s your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Download PD: FDR Practitioner PD Various locations_2024