

Douja Elhajj serves as the Principal Mediator at Insight Dispute Resolution, bringing over 15 years of experience in mediation, enriched by her background in human behavioural therapy, psychology, and science. Her credentials include being a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department and a Nationally Accredited Mediator. Douja is recognised for her expertise in dealing with cross-border mediation, particularly in cases of relocation disputes and child abduction. Her role extends to mediation at the Franchising Mediation Adviser, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and the Horticulture Mediation Adviser, demonstrating her vast experience in various sectors. With a commitment to sustainable resolutions, Douja works closely with government agencies, legal professionals, and private clients. Her mediation methods are tailored to resolve complex legal and interpersonal issues, whether involving business disputes within families, deceased estates, or child custody matters. Douja's memberships include the Resolution Institute and the Association of Dispute Resolvers. As a Lead Coach for WA Resolution Institute Mediation Workshops and a speaker at international forums, she continues to contribute to the field of mediation. Douja's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia, a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Psychology from Monash University, and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Human Services from La Trobe University. Her extensive experience as a mediator covers franchising, family, workplace, and commercial disputes, utilising her skills in psychology and communication to mediate high-conflict scenarios and foster ongoing commercial relationships.
Mediator
The Horticulture Mediation Adviser
Mar 2018 - Present • 8 years 8 months
Mediator
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
Dec 2017 - Present • 8 years 11 months

Director
Insight Dispute Resolution
Oct 2016 - Present • 10 years 1 month

Cross Border Mediator
MiKK e.V. International Mediation Centre for Family Conflict and Child Abduction
Sep 2014 - Present • 12 years 2 months

Lead Coach, Coach, and WA Committee Member
Resolution Institute
Jul 2013 - Present • 13 years 4 months
Mediator
Office of the Franchising Mediation Adviser (OFMA)
Jun 2012 - Present • 14 years 5 months

Mediator Panel
Small Business Development Corporation
Jun 2012 - Oct 2015 • 3 years 4 months
Coach
Resolution Institute
Jan 2010 - Present • 16 years 10 months

Coach - Faculty of Law
The University of Western Australia
Jan 2010 - Jan 2015 • 5 years
Principal Mediator
Mediator Style Resolution
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 • 1 year
Principal Mediator and Director
Aresolution Pty Ltd
May 2009 - Dec 2016 • 7 years 7 months
Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Perth Family Relationship Centre
Jan 2009 - May 2011 • 2 years 4 months
Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Relationships Australia (WA)
Jan 2007 - Sep 2012 • 5 years 8 months

Master of Business Administration - MBA
The University of Western Australia
2021

Graduate Diploma, Counselling and Human Services
La Trobe University
2004 - 2005

Bachelor of Science, Genetics and Psychology
Monash University
1998 - 2001