About Jill Murphy Mediation

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Jill Murphy, Director

I am a nationally accredited (‘advanced’ level) family, workplace and elder mediator. I work with clients in resolving disputes through mediation, restorative practices and coaching services. I am also a Director of Open Road Consulting which provides leadership and team development services to build trust in the workplace.

Prior to working as a mediator, I worked extensively in the government and community sectors for over 20 years and hold a Bachelor of Economics, Masters of Industrial Relations, and Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.

My interests include supporting newly arrived refugee families through the CRISP program (https://refugeesponsorship.org.au) and coaching soccer teams of all ages and abilities. I live in the northern suburbs of Melbourne with my partner, three young adult children and dog Pepe.

    • Bachelor of Economics (Honours), Monash University 

    • Masters in Industrial Relations, Melbourne University

    • Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution, Relationships Australia

    • Nationally Accredited Mediator - Advanced - https://amdras.au/mediators/

    • Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (Attorney-General’s Department) - https://fdrr.ag.gov.au/

    • Group Conference Facilitation and Restorative Justice (Australian Association for Restorative Justice, 2023)

    • Elder mediation (training by Professor Dale Baghsaw and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, 2020)

    • Accredited Standard Mental Health First Aider (Mental Health First Aid Australia, 2025)

    • Emotion Coaching - Five Emotional Imperatives for Leaders (School of Emotions, 2024)

    • Cinergy Conflict Management Coaching (Global Coaching Institute, 2021)

    • Pet Custody Mediation Masterclass (2025)

    • Member of the Victorian Association of Dispute Resolutions

    • Member of  the Association of Workplace Investigators- Australia and New Zealand

    • Member of Resolution Institute 

    • Member of the Elder Mediation Australiasian Network

    • Member of the Mediation Institute

    • Member of Association of Workplace Investigators - Australia and New Zealand