Applications close

Sunday, 08 November 2026

Location

Bendigo

FTE

- 60 hours per fortnight, continuing position
- Shepparton Family Relationship Centre – Bendigo Outreach

About the role

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:

- Providing information and assistance to individuals/couples/family members seeking assistance 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, applicants require:

- Recognised tertiary qualifications 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

Contact

Antoni Devcic

Manager, Family Dispute Resolution Services

Mobile: 0427 885 041

People Team

Email: [email protected]

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