Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner works with families dealing with conflict. You’ll support people to work through issues relating to parenting, property or finance and you may help them avoid the court system by assisting them to come to their own arrangement. A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner helps identify the issues involved and supports parties to communicate their concerns and come to a decision that’s suitable for all involved.

A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner needs to be understanding and empathetic. You’ll have to be an excellent listener and be able to communicate with a wide range of people. Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners must be supportive and have a strong understanding of family law issues.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $99,840
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a family dispute resolution practitioner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

On Campus, Online
14 months
$1,209 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Online
12 months
$11,345
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $37,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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