Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Shepparton Family Relationship Centre - (Bendigo outreach)

- 60 hours per fortnight, continuing position

- Bendigo

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

The Family Dispute Resolution program aims to assist separating parents and families to reach agreement on parenting arrangements for children and to assist separated couples reach agreement on financial issues such as the division of assets and responsibilities for liabilities.

The Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner role is to provide high quality Dispute Resolution, including intake, assessment, support, referral advice and mediation to clients of the Family Relationship Centre.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

- Provide information and assistance to individuals/couples/family members with their relationship and separation issues.

- Assist family members to develop and implement safety plans if necessary when screening for family violence.

- Undertake Family Dispute Resolution sessions with separated or separating parents (or other family members) to assist them in reaching child focused agreements about arrangements for their children and resolution for relationship conflict.

- Undertake Property Family Dispute Resolution to assist separated couples reach agreement about financial issues, such as the division of assets, responsibility for liabilities and maintenance. Training can be provided for the successful applicant.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

In this section, outline qualifications/training and then 3+ key requirements to be successful in the application.

- Recognized tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work,



Family Law or related discipline.

- Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, including registration with the Attorney-General’s department

- Well-developed mediation and dispute resolution skills.

- Experience in the child, youth and family services sector.

- Demonstrated knowledge of referral networks for separating families.

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work workplace.

At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.





Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

- A family friendly working environment.

- Training and development opportunities.

- Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au

Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Antoni Devcic, Manager, Family Dispute Resolution Services on 04•• ••• 041 a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Applications are required to be submitted via our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au for your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 •••• •798.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 •••• •798.

📌 Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Bendigo)
🏢 CatholicCare Victoria
📍 Bendigo