Organisation : Relationships Australia Canberra & Region
Location : Canberra (Deakin)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Families, Law, Justice & Human Rights, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $80,147.08 to $84,884.96
Application closing date : 24 May, 2020
About the organisation
RACR is a values driven organisation that keeps the wellbeing of the client at the centre of all decision making and service provision. In order to provide quality services to clients we invest in our staff to be the best they can be. Do you want to join an organisation that genuinely cares and lives their values? Are you interested in undertaking a qualification that specialises in Family Dispute Resolution/ Mediation while being subsidised and supported by your workplace? If your answer is “yes”, we would like to hear from you.
About Us
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. We aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.
Relationships Australia offer services in various locations around Australia that includes counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs, primarily funded by Federal, State and Territory Governments. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is one of the eight state and territory organisations that comprise the Relationships Australia Federation.
RACR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any grounds. We have voluntarily opted to be subject to the obligations of a public authority under Part 5A of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2008 (ACT). This means that all staff must comply with human rights, as far as possible to do so, in all our decisions and conduct.
About the role
The FDRP role is expected to provide information and deliver education and mediation services to individuals and families in a variety of circumstances. This role is an ongoing role available on full time or part time basis, based in Canberra (several vacancies available).
To be successful in this role, you are required to possess:
- A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, law or social sciences.
- Has completed (or willingness to complete under RACR funding) either:
- The full Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (or higher education provider equivalent); or
- An appropriate qualification or accreditation under the National Mediation Accreditation Scheme and competency in the six compulsory units from the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (or higher education provider equivalent); and
- FDRP registration with Attorney-General’s Department.
- Demonstrated experience working in a mediation or conflict resolution role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of family and domestic violence, crisis intervention models, grief and loss in the context of family separation and child development.
For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached position description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
The salary on offer is in the range of $80,147.08 to $84,884.96 per annum plus superannuation for full time. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay. Successful interstate candidates can expect reimbursement of relocation expenses.
According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Mediator/Trainee Mediator via Pro Bono Australia.
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