As the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner you will walk compassionately and respectfully alongside families. You will aim to provide alternatives to formal legal processes for families who want to improve their family relationships, to prevent separation and to facilitate parents to make arrangements in the best interests of their children after separation. You will assist families with parenting and property matters and will be capable of working with families with complex needs, including those with family violence issues. Anglicare WA takes a therapeutic and child inclusive approach in assisting families through separation.

You are passionate about your professional practice and specifically about providing culturally appropriate services that aim to strengthen family relationships with a particular focus on the children’s needs.

To be successful in this role you will:

• hold a Bachelor's degree or above in psychology, counselling, social work or other related field
• hold a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, or be working towards it
• have knowledge and experience in Family Dispute Resolution, Property Mediation, counselling and Child Inclusive Practice
• have knowledge of the effects of trauma and domestic violence on families, children and young people
• have previous counselling experience with individuals, couples and families
• have ability to manage a complex caseload

The successful candidate must also possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a Working with Children Check and a WA Driver’s License.

Benefits

• $98,337-$102,957 salary per annum pro rata + 11.5% superannuation (inclusive of 2.5% Allowance)
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum
• Additional leave and Christmas and option to purchase leave

Why Join Us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. You will embrace a culture of inclusion and have demonstrated capacity to work in cross-cultural situations, especially with Aboriginal people.

But don't take our word for it! Here is what our people think:

• “Anglicare WA has a culture which celebrates people, the communities we work for and works in innovative ways with leadership who are connected with the work, everyone feels comfortable to be their unique selves here.”
• “Anglicare WA is really great at living and breathing our values everyday across the organisation, celebrating the diversity within our workforce, doing things differently, constantly trying to break down barriers for clients and families, making new employees feel welcome, great communication!”

Apply Now

If the opportunity excites you to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours then we want to hear from you. To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to commence as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy once the selection and appointment of a suitable candidate has been finalised.

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.