About Us
Jill Murphy, Director
Jill is an ‘advanced’ nationally accredited and experienced family, workplace and elder mediator. She works with clients in resolving disputes through mediation, restorative practices and coaching services. Jill is also a Director of Open Road Consulting.
Prior to working as a mediator, Jill worked extensively in the government and community sectors for over 20 years and holds a Bachelor of Economics, Masters of Industrial Relations, and Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.
Jill’s interests include her children, bike riding and supporting newly arrived refugee families. She has a keen interest in sport, having been a soccer player and coach for many years, and continues to support sports associations to build positive team cultures.
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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/
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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)
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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