Michael Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

I provide a range of ADR (Conciliation) services and processes pursuant to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975. These include:: · Conducting ADR processes to facilitate consent agreements between parties across a variety of Commonwealth jurisdictions, including the Disability Support Pension, National Disability Services (NDIS), Taxation Disputes and Commonwealth Compensation claims.· Working on caseloads with a particular expertise and engaging with represented and self-represented parties to define and clarify the issues in dispute. · Conducting dispute reviews, identifying gaps in information, and setting timetables for the provision of further information. · Preparing parties for participation in AAT proceedings including ADR.

Melbourne, Australia

Object Resolve provides Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner training and mentorship as well as ADR systems design.

Australa Wide

I conduct ADR processes to facilitate consent agreements between parties across a variety of Commonwealth jurisdictions. This encompasses:* Working on caseloads with a particular expertise such as NDIS matters and certain types of migration visa cases. * Engaging with represented and self-represented parties to define and clarify the issues in dispute. * Conducting file reviews, identifying gaps in information, and setting timetables for the provision of further information. * Preparing parties for participation in ART proceedings including ADR.

Australia

I provide dispute resolution and mediation services to:• assist parties in reaching an informal resolution for small business disputes, including by facilitating the exchange of information between the parties.• provide alternative dispute resolution services and administer a mediation process for small business disputes.The role also entails expectations to: • Behave professionally and with empathy in dealings with parties and others.• Be independent and impartial (free of any obvious conflicts of interest).• Provide independent and impartial support to the parties in mediation. • Ensure any relevant statutory or QSBC requirements are met. • Retain relevant and appropriate records of mediation; and destroy records as appropriate;• Maintain contact and banking details with the QSBC.• Maintain any relevant public and product liability insurance, indemnity and mediator accreditation.• Comply with any relevant legislation, NMAS standards, and relevant Queensland Government or QSBC policies and procedures.

Australia

Victoria, Australia

The mediation panel is made up of a diverse group of experienced, commercial mediators who work with us to give Victorian small businesses a low cost and highly effective alternative dispute resolution service. To be allocated VSBC mediations, mediators need to be appointed to the panel.

Australia

As a Facilitator, I carry out Restorative Engagement Conference Processes on behalf of the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman in accordance with the Restorative Engagement Program Framework. As part of the Conference Process, Facilitators conduct pre-conference preparation meetings and assessments with all participants prior to conferences. Facilitators also undertake post-conference follow-up, and provide specified reporting within a set timeframe.

Australia Wide

Melbourne Cbd And Regional Victoria

I work in conjunction with DBDRV counterparts to facilitate dispute resolution under the Act. * Conduct mediation and conciliation sessions in accordance with the practices and principles outlined within the DBDRV policies and frameworks, in a range of metropolitan and regional locations.* Consistently apply sound judgement in determining the appropriate course of action for dispute resolution based on specialist knowledge, information and evidence from all parties pertaining to the case.* Draft high quality, robust Records of Agreement.* Provide advice to the Client Services Manager about recommendations for the Chief Dispute Resolution Officer to issue an order.

Bundoora, Victoria

LAW1DRA significant aspect of a lawyer's work involves helping people resolve disputes. LAW1DR provides a general introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict and dispute resolution. The processes of arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation are described and evaluated. Guest lecturers detail how these processes are used in a range of areas including family law, commercial disputes and private disputes. Developments in the range of non-adversarial justice initiatives are examined. Current issues in the use of dispute resolution such as accreditation, ethics, negotiating in the 'shadow of the law' and lawyers acting as mediators are analysed. Skills-based training in negotiation and mediation is a major and compulsory component of the subject.Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:1 - Explain the differences between the various approaches to dispute resolution.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of the skills involved in dispute resolution including active listening, questioning, reflection, summary, reframing, agenda setting, identification of parties, interests and needs.3 - Demonstrate the application of the facilitative approach to mediation.4 - Evaluate and analyse the role of various dispute resolution mechanisms and lawyers within the legal system and broader community.5 - Apply teamwork and micro skills in communication, negotiation and mediation in a small group setting.

Cbd Campus Level 360 Collins Street, Melbourne

Conciliation: Theory & Practice' is an interactive course that enables students to learn and engage with current Conciliators across a number of Jurisdictions.Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:1 Distinguish conciliation in various jurisdictions and the different legal, regulatory and administrative frameworks for conciliation.2 Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of mediation and conciliation.3 Discriminate and be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of various models of conciliation.4 Acquire experiential understanding of the conciliator’s functions and core skills in facilitation and decision- making.5 Apply conciliation skills to different factual situations representing various jurisdictions.

Colleges - Parkville, Victoria

External Advisor/Conciliator to Colleges University of Melbourne, Fair Treatment Policy and ProcedureFair Treatment Coordinators and External Advisers provide the External Consultant with confidential records about all cases handled by them.

Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The role of a Conciliation Officer is to help the parties to resolve a dispute. A Conciliation Officer will do this by asking questions designed to help exchange information, develop and examine options for resolution and reach and record an outcome.A Conciliation Officer:- understands the Worker's Compensation system and how it relates to the interests of workers, employers, WorkSafe agents and self-insurers.- ensures that all parties have a fair say at conference, and will encourage them to listen to other points of view and to search for ways to reach agreement.- helps the parties to discuss the issues in dispute by asking questions designed to help exchange information; develop and examine options for resolution; and record the outcome.- does not judge or decide the merits of a case; they help the parties to find a satisfactory outcome to their dispute.- has to be satisfied that the person making the claim has taken all reasonable steps to settle the dispute through conciliation before the matter can be taken to court.· Speaker at National Mediation Conference (NMC) – 1. 2012 ‘Online, Real Time ADR & ODR’ 2. 2016 ‘Moving from Mediation to Conciliation in a Statutory framework’· Appointed mentor to Conciliation Officers. · Assisted in Professional Development for Conciliation Officers at ACCS, including induction of newly appointed Conciliation Officers, 2010 and 2013 intakes.· Set up the initial Pilot Program for ACCS regarding Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) 2012.

Melbourne & Werribee

I managed the Werribee Office from its inception in February 2000 until March 2007, utilising an intimate knowledge and expert practice of various legal jurisdictions.

Master Of Arts, Mediation And Conflict Resolution

Graduate Diploma, Labour Relations Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Legal Studies

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