Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Job No:
86735
Location:
Townsville, QLD
- Join a highly respected team dedicated to supporting children and families
- Attractive package circa $65k based on experience + salary packaging
- Outstanding benefits including: Relocation package, 5 weeks annual leave and more
- Leave work every day knowing you have made a difference to someone's life
About the Organisation
Centacare NQ is a not-for-profit service that reaches out to individuals and families seeking assistance. The organisation offers a range of professional counselling, support and related services, in partnership with the community and governments.
Centacare NQ is an organisation with a strong inclusive community focus. This focus ensures that the organisation is one in which everyone is able to access services regardless of their cultural, linguistic, religious or physical needs. Centacare NQ covers a large area of North Queensland, encompassing communities of diverse cultural backgrounds with a variety of support needs. It is Centacare NQ's challenge to engage and deliver effective services in these communities.
About the Opportunity
Centacare NQ has an excellent opportunity for a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join their team in Townsville on a full-time basis.
In this highly rewarding role, you will be providing Family Dispute Resolution, early intervention and prevention education, post- service support, community education and referral services in line with program guidelines.
Some of your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Undertaking Family Dispute Resolution and case management with individuals and families;
- Conducting assessments of clients and make appropriate referrals as necessary;
- Contributing to planning, provision and evaluation of community education skills training and support, including post-service follow-up in accordance with program requirements;
- Maintaining appropriate files and records, data entry for case management database and complete other required documentation within agency guidelines; and
- Representing and promoting Centacare and the Family Relationship Centre in the wider community by engaging in and developing strong networks and partnerships.
To be successful in this position you will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as psychology, social work, law or social sciences and membership (or eligibility for membership) with a relevant professional association. A Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training is desirable, but not mandatory.
You will have previous experience in family mediation, dispute resolution, conflict resolution and child-focused practices and the ability to articulate the process of family mediation. Ideally, you will also have experience in group work and community education and training and/or indigenous services and outreach services.
Centacare NQ is looking for candidates who have the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a broad based range of service providers and culturally diverse clientele, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. Your skills in written and verbal communication, including your ability to write clear and concise reports for a range of audiences, will be highly developed, and you will have the ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team environment.
You will be required to hold a current C class driver's licence, and be willing to obtain a Positive Notice for Child Related Employment (Blue Card and a Yellow Card exemption).
About the Benefits
This is a diverse and highly rewarding role that will provide you with a comfortable work/life balance through flexible working hours, as well as the support of your colleagues and managers.
On offer is an attractive salary package circa $65k, negotiable with skills and experience, plus a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Salary sacrifice options;
- Relocation package;
- 5 weeks annual leave;
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
You will also enjoy ongoing training plus career advancement and professional development opportunities in an organisation that aims to promote from within.