This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Regional Victoria to join RAV.

About us

Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our vision is for positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering high quality family and relationship support services, and we now support more than 20,000 clients every year. We have over 400 dedicated employees working from 21 centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Centre Manager Shepparton, your responsibilities include providing family dispute resolution (FDR) to separating families, supporting clients to identify issues, develop options and reach agreements that prioritise the best interests of children. This involves assessing the appropriateness of FDR, facilitating negotiation and conflict resolution, providing parent education and appropriate referrals, and supporting families to develop parenting or property agreements. The role may also include Child Inclusive FDR Practice, professional training, group facilitation and student support.

While this role provides FDRP services to regional Victoria, there is the option for the successful candidate to provide these services flexibly, requesting to work from another of RAV’s centres (see RAV centre locations), including Traralgon and Shepparton. This role is full-time permanent working five (5) days per week with the expectation that Tuesday is an evening shift. The base salary range is $101,948 - $109,287 (pro-rata) per annum.

About you





- Qualified and accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP),with a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution.
- A tertiary qualification in social sciences (psychology, social work), law or dispute resolution
or related
- field and/or substantial and demonstrable experience as a practicing FDRP is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in family dispute resolution, including supporting separating families with parenting and property matters.
- Experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse clients, stakeholders and staff, with a commitment to inclusive and client-centred practice.

We provide

- Attractive salary including salary packaging and generous leave benefits
- Professional development and Career progression opportunities.
- Best practice clinical supervision.
- The opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation, see our Employee Value Proposition

Candidates can view the position description at www.rav.org.au/careers, contact Shelley Watson, Centre Manager Shepparton by phoning 0488 588 *** for specific queries. Applications close 2 September 2026.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

RAV is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from under-represented culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual (LGBTIQA+) communities, and people living with disability. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-protected work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them.

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📌 Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Shepparton)
🏢 Relationships Australia
📍 Shepparton