Family Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Warrnambool Office for the position of Family Law Practitioner (Family Law Services)

The purpose of this position is to deliver PSCP/POP programs as required by the Family Law Services regionally. The FLS works with children and families to identify strengths and difficulties, provide family dispute resolution, counselling, group sessions and practical assistance, facilitate the setting goals to achieve change so that the child or children can have long lasting relationships with both parents, and/or significant people in their lives, after separation.

Please see attached PD for more details in regards to this role

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in the delivery Family Dispute Resolution, Counselling and Group Facilitation is preferred using appropriate therapeutic approaches.

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Family Law Services, in particular post-separation, with skills in the areas of crisis intervention, counselling, case management, assessment and problem solving for individuals and families.

Demonstrated expertise in working in a range of creative ways and settings with clients who have challenging, and complex needs is strongly preferred.

Widely trusted and able to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Highly developed ability to provide secondary consultation, advice and training to other professionals.

Understanding of current service delivery models and the ability to work within such frameworks.

Well-developed interpersonal skills, communication and written skills.

Highly developed skills in working as part of a team and leading with complex cases.

Knowledge of Office applications e.g. Word, excel etc.

Willingness and capacity to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

A Bachelor level qualification or above in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline that is recognised in Australia

Preferable

Individual Family Dispute Resolution Registration Number with the Attorney General’s Department (AGD) Practitioner Registration Unit. The FDRP must meet the accreditation requirements set out in the Family Law (Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners) Regulations 2008 and be able to issue section 60I certificates under the Family Law Act 1975. ( if you do not have this we will train )

A Post Graduate Certificate in Mediation & conflict resolution or equivalent that is recognised in Australia

A post graduate qualification in Family Therapy, Couple or Individual Counselling

Screening & Licenses

Satisfactory safety screening (Police & Working with Children Checks relevant to where OzChild deliver services).

Must be able to drive, provide and maintain a valid Drivers’ Licence and have access to reliable transportation.

If you are passionate about supporting families and ready to take the next step in your career? We’re offering a unique opportunity for the right candidate to become a fully accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). As part of our commitment to workforce development, we will fully fund your Family Dispute Resolution training and provide ongoing support and supervision throughout your learning journey. This is a rare chance to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working in a supportive, purpose-driven team. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families, we’re ready to invest in you.

OzChild offers

Full time permanent role

Level 5 on the SCHCADS award $100,776.00 plus super

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas

A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values

A collaborative and cohesive working culture

Fully funded Family Dispute Resolution training

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, do not hesitate to apply as we are interviewing immediately.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child‑safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

All applicants will be required to undertake a National police check/ International if applicable and all relevant safety screening

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