Regional Services Manager

Location: Chadstone and Croydon

• Full-time
• Chadstone and Croyden locations
• Dynamic not for profit organisation

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced Regional Services Manager to join our growing team.

Better Place Australia has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

The Role

The appointee will assume responsibility for two primary functions, one being the operational management and oversight of multidisciplinary services within a region, and the other being the provision of clinical practice supervision within their own specialist discipline (FDR).  The successful candidate/s will report directly to the Executive Manager Community Support Programs and specific areas of accountability will include:

• Provision of clinical supervision to direct reporting personnel within their allocated sites including monitoring of clinical skills and competencies to support employees in delivering safe and high-quality services
• Provision of guidance, information and advice to practitioners on the management of complex cases
• Contributing to the development and implementation of service guidelines and policies in accordance with contract and program requirements.

To be considered for appointment, prospective candidates must hold registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner together with tertiary qualifications in Family Law, Mediation or similar.

Demonstrable career experience as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner is essential as is extensive experience in clinical practice management (clinical supervision) of Mediators.

Well-developed leadership and emotional intelligence skills are essential as is a proven ability to engage others, influence organisational culture and provide strong direction. Experience managing a multidisciplinary team would be a distinct advantage. A background that includes project management together with experience in writing policies and guidelines would be a distinct advantage.

Employee Benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer:

• Attractive above-award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional annual leave days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% loading
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Better Place Australia is a not for profit organisation and we offer a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexuality and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

This position is available on a full time basis and will involve operational management responsibility across our Chadstone and Croydon sites as well as clinical practice oversight for Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners at these locations.

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Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Location: Chadstone

• Convenient Chadstone office location (Oakleigh)
• Dynamic not for profit organisation
• Full-time basis

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Better Place Australia (formerly Better Place Australia) has a vision of “An Australia where all people experience positive relationships, truly value each other and live safer, more confident lives”. As a community-focused not-for-profit organisation with an ever-growing range of psychological and community support services, Better Place Australia is taking a leadership role in the provision of high-quality, effective services for a wide range of community groups across 25 locations in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to join our expanding team of highly experienced and passionate people who want to make Australia a better place.

The Role

Applications are now invited for the position of Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.  The appointee will be responsible for providing family dispute resolution services (mediation) with specific work tasks to include:

• Identifying problem-solving options and strategies and providing assistance in clarifying clients’ problems and disputes
• Assisting parents negotiate sustainable and workable parenting plans
• Assisting parents negotiate financial settlements when these present alongside parenting issues
• Providing assessment in relation to the provision of Certificates as required by Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Regulations
• Facilitation of group programs where required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Prospective candidates must be able to demonstrate registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner together with a proven ability to work within Family Law Act.  Knowledge of the effects of separation and divorce on families is essential as is an understanding of the concepts and philosophy of family dispute resolution including mediation.  Other essential criteria include the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to issues as they arise, excellent communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to rapidly build rapport with clients.

Employee Benefits

Better Place Australia is serious about being an employer of choice and to back that claim we offer:

• Generous above award salary rates
• Salary packaging (which increases your take-home pay)
• Additional paid annual leave (between Christmas and New Year)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• An 11% superannuation contribution
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 20 days family violence leave
• Paid study leave and extensive professional development opportunities

Better Place Australia offers a workplace culture reflective of a vibrant, learning organisation where our people are highly engaged in their work and committed to making a difference.  As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to create an inclusive environment where differences including gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and family and caring responsibilities are valued.  We invite you to be part of a not for profit organisation that fosters a diverse workplace.

Further Information

This position is available on a full-time basis and will require evening work one day per week.  Candidates who meet the above-listed criteria and who are looking to work part-time (0.8 FTE/4 days per week) are also encouraged to express interest.

Whilst we appreciate the interest of all prospective candidates, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Our organisation is committed to child safety and satisfactory completion of a Working with Children Check and National Police Check are mandatory for the preferred candidate

Family Consultant

Location: Wyndham Vale