About the role
ac.care is seeking a Family and Relationships Practitioner to conduct assessments for families seeking 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 that prioritise 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.
- 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
- $44.58 per hour
- Full Time
- Fixed term – 22 January 2027
- 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
- Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner through the Federal Attorney General’s Department.
- 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 also apply through SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au
In support of your application, please include:
- Subject line: Your Name: [FARP + MTG]
- 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 click here for a copy of the position description. For any additional information, please contact Mikaela Williamson on 08 8724 5400.
Applications close 25 May 2026
