OSCA 281231

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,800

  • Employment status

    69.1% Full time

    31.0% Part time

  • Median age

    43 years

  • Employment by sex

    65.9% Female

    33.9% Male

    Moderately female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.5%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Total employment
Employed persons 2,800 12,049,400
Median age 43 years 40 years
Full-time share 69.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 31.0% 35.8%
Female employment share 65.9% 48.5%
Male employment share 33.9% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.5% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners assist people to resolve disputes over care of children, property and financial arrangements that arise from family separation or divorce.

What the occupation involves

  • Conducts intake interviews with clients to gather information about their dispute
  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Public Administration and Safety 39.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 17.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 17.5% Construction 8.9%
    Financial and Insurance Services 15.9% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services 1.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Education and Training 1.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 1.0% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 0.8% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Other Services 0.5% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 0.5% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      28.5%

    • Victoria

      33.8%

    • Queensland

      18.3%

    • South Australia

      5.6%

    • Tasmania

      2.8%

    • Northern Territory

      0.6%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      3.2%

    Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 800 28.5% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 940 33.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 510 18.3% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 160 5.6% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 190 6.9% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 80 2.8% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.6% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 90 3.2% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

    Total employment

    Age group Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Total employment
    15–24 years 2.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 24.8% 22.7%
    35–44 years 25.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.4% 20.4%
    55–64 years 15.7% 15.3%
    65–74 years 8.6% 4.3%
    75 years and over 1.0% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Total employment
    Female 65.9% 48.5%
    Male 33.9% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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