Family and Relationships Practitioner

ac.care
Mount Gambier, SA, Australia
A$46.70 p/h
Market rate
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Part-time
On-site

Posted 29 days ago


Three part-time positions available - two 0.6 FTE and one 0.8 FTE

About the business

We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values (CARE - Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, and Excellence) underpin the work we do. Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent service across all touch points in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

ac.care is a Child Safe Organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority.

About the role
ac.care are seeking Family and Relationships Practitioners to conduct assessments for families who wish to access to the Family Dispute Resolution Service for children’s matters and/or property and financial matters.

The role involves facilitating mediation sessions, supporting parents to develop parenting plans focusing on the care and wellbeing of children, assisting parties to establish financial agreements, and empowering individuals to resolve issues following separation.

The Family and Relationships Practitioner is also responsible for planning and delivering evidence-based programs with an early intervention focus to support the safety and wellbeing of families and may provide individual case management. Programs include educational workshops for adults, children and young people experiencing family separation issues and/or relationship challenges.

The role supports parents with post separation parenting strategies, co-parenting and coping skills to manage their family separation with a culturally safe, child focused approach.

As part of this you will:

Provide a high-quality service and contribute to quality outcomes by providing advocacy and referral services to families and/or clients to assist them to identify issues and options to support their rights and empowerment.

Provide comprehensive assessment for the suitability of service, including issues such as family violence and child abuse.

Develop safety plans with clients when applicable.

Provide professional relationship education to individuals, couples, families and groups, based on a facilitative model within a child-inclusive framework.

Assist the manager with developing, planning, and the co-ordination of a range of service delivery activities.

Adhere to Mandated Notification and other Legislative requirements, especially those relating to Family Law.

Benefits

$46.70 per hour

Part Time

Five (5) weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits and 12% employer contribution to superannuation

Special Conditions

Current SA drivers licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent.

Current satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

Valid National Police Check (completed with 12 months) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

Child Safe Environment (Through Their Eyes) certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

Qualifications & Experience

Hold or be willing to work towards national accreditation to provide Family Dispute Resolution services.

Demonstrated skills and experience in case management, case noting, assessments and referral processes.

Demonstrated experience in establishing rapport and maintaining positive relationships working with families and parents providing community services.

Demonstrated experience in liaising and negotiating with clients and service providers, using conflict resolution, mediation and advocacy skills, including analytical and problem-solving.

Demonstrated ability and knowledge to interpret legislation, policies and procedures within a practical context e.g. Family Law Act

Experience in providing Family Dispute Resolution for both children’s matters and property and financial matters.

How to apply

You may apply through SEEK, or email: ••••@accare.org.au

In support of your application, please include:

Subject line: Your Name - [FARP + 0.6] or Your Name - [FARP + 0.8]

A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience in the position description.

Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please head to our website for more information and a copy of the position description or call Sandra Manser on 04•• ••• 738.

Applications close 2 August 2026

www.accare.org.au

Anglican Community Care Limited.


About ac.care

Berri, SA, Australia

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