Group
Occupation
281231 Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
281231 Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Assists families to resolve disputes and reach voluntary agreements over care of children, property and financial arrangements arising from family separation or divorce, without imposing a binding determination
Registration or licensing is required.
Mediators are excluded from this occupation. Mediators are included in Occupation 281241 Mediator.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts intake interviews with clients to gather information about their dispute, including risk and safety screening where appropriate
- Assesses the suitability of clients for family dispute resolution
- Facilitates communication and negotiation between parties to help them reach agreements
- Provides information and education to clients about their rights and responsibilities
- Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as counselling or legal advice
- Maintains accurate and confidential records of client interactions and agreements reached