After several years as a solicitor engaged in Appropriate Dispute Resolution, Jane has conducted many successful mediations as a Mediator:
2020 – present
Mediator, VCAT panel
Conciliator, Dispute Settlement Centre
2017 – present
Mediator, Victorian Small Business Commission
2016 – 2019
Mediator, Office of Franchise Mediation Advisor
2011 – 2019
As a Civil Mediator in the Magistrates’ Court mandatory civil mediation program, Jane conducted an average of 30 mediations each year with approximately 80% effectiveness.
These were in Magistrates Courts in Ballarat, Horsham, Geelong and Melbourne.
2015 – 2017
In the same Civil Mediation program the number rose to an average of 60 mediations each year, with at least 80% settlement rate. Venues expanded to include Bendigo, Warrnambool, Hamilton and weekly in Broadmeadows Magistrates Court.
These included disputes involving:
- transport supply chain logistics
- truck repairs
- road accident
- building and construction
- commercial lease
- used car purchase
- neighbours
- share farming
- landscaping contracts
- business partnership
- workplace relations
They have also included multi-party disputes and those involving community and cultural issues.