Tobias Little
Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Accredited under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS)
Areas of Practice
Facilitated Discussions in Psychologically Complex Workplace Matters
Tobias provides structured Facilitated Discussions for matters involving psychological injury, return-to-work conflict, and high-risk interpersonal breakdowns. These matters often involve entrenched relationships, heightened emotions, and psychosocial risk factors impacting recovery and workplace functioning.
Facilitated Discussions are designed to support difficult conversations, clarify issues, and, where possible, restore functional working relationships while assisting organisations to manage risk and maintain operational continuity.
Tobias is approved by WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW to deliver Facilitated Discussions and is regularly engaged by rehabilitation service providers to manage psychologically complex workplace conflict.
Sessions are delivered in a confidential, neutral, and professionally guided environment, ensuring parties retain control of outcomes while achieving durable, practical resolutions.
Workplace Mediation & Employment Matters
Tobias provides workplace mediation across a broad range of employment-related disputes, including:
Bullying, harassment, and discrimination
Psychosocial hazard and workplace conflict
Workplace health & safety disputes
Employment contract and performance disputes
Management and leadership conflict
Human resources and organisational governance matters
• Organisational culture and team conflict
Commercial & Leasing Disputes
Tobias has extensive experience in commercial and leasing-related disputes, including:
Retail and commercial leasing disputes
SME business-to-business disputes
Rent relief and lease variation matters
Matters arising under the Retail Leases Act and Small Business Commission Act
Property-related commercial conflicts
Tobias is engaged directly and through Mediator Hub, providing services to organisations, service providers, and panels requiring senior, independent mediation and facilitation expertise.
A Commercial, Outcome-Focused Approach
Tobias’ work is grounded in structured, commercially pragmatic dispute resolution. His approach focuses on:
Containing risk and preventing escalation
Preserving relationships where possible
Creating durable, party-owned agreements
Providing a safe and professionally managed process
Helping organisations move forward efficiently
Mediation and Facilitated Discussion allow parties to retain control of outcomes, avoid the cost and disruption of litigation, and resolve matters in a confidential, structured environment.
Tobias Little
TOBIAS LITTLE (GradCertHRM,PRINMAS)
Tobias Little is a nationally accredited mediator under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS), with extensive experience in workplace, organisational, and commercial disputes.
He is Director and Principal Mediator of Mediator Hub and is regularly engaged by rehabilitation providers, organisations, and statutory bodies to manage psychologically complex workplace matters, including Facilitated Discussions for psychological injury and return-to-work conflict.
Tobias has also previously been engaged as a Conciliator with the Fair Work Commission, managing employment-related matters involving unfair dismissal matters.
Tobias has been engaged by the Victorian Small Business Commission and the Department of Jobs and Precincts to assist commercial and retail tenants and landlords to resolve rent relief and lease-related disputes. He has also assisted statutory bodies, including the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria and the Department of Justice and Community Safety, with residential tenancy and community-based disputes.
Tobias has completed specialist training with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and sits on a panel of mediators convening pre-hearing mediations on the civil list, including neighbour disputes, unpaid invoices, consumer matters, warranties, and service delivery disputes.
With over 25 years’ experience in senior operational and people leadership roles in the aviation industry, Tobias brings strong commercial, organisational, and risk-management expertise to workplace and organisational disputes. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, and is trained and experienced in workplace investigations.
Tobias provides services both directly and through Mediator Hub for organisations, panels, and service providers requiring independent, senior dispute resolution expertise.
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FAQ
Mediation is a cost effective dispute resolution service that assists with enabling you, your clients, or your employees to move forward and get closure on their dispute. Costly and complex court proceedings can be avoided through effective mediation. All you need is to have both parties agree to mediate and book in an appointment with tobias.
Why Mediate?
Mediation and facilitated discussion provide a confidential, structured alternative to litigation. They allow parties to address issues early, manage risk, and retain control of outcomes while minimising cost, disruption, and reputational impact.
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a facilitated process conducted by an independent, neutral third party. The mediator assists parties to identify issues, explore options, and, where possible, reach a mutually agreed resolution.
How long does mediation take?
Many matters resolve within half to one day, though timeframes vary depending on complexity.