At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families through mediation and dispute resolution, focusing on children's best interests.
- Company: Centacare North Queensland, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Starting salary of $105,000 plus bonuses, 5 weeks leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy short commutes and weekend adventures.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in beautiful Townsville.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and experience in child-focused dispute resolution.
The predicted salary is between 105000 - 105000 $ per year.
Centacare North Queensland is seeking an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our Family Relationship Centre in Townsville. This is a meaningful, practice-focused role supporting families navigating parenting arrangements, care arrangements, property matters and separation decision making— always prioritising the best interests of children and young people.
What you’ll enjoy:
- Starting salary of $105,000 per annum
- Plus $2,500 above award payment each year!
- Plus sign on bonus!
- $15,900 salary packaging + additional meal entertainment benefits
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
- Birthday leave (because we celebrate our people)
- Professional development investment
- On-site café (because thoughtful mediation requires good coffee)
- A supportive, experienced FRC leadership team
Your Impact:
- Conduct client intake, risk and needs assessments
- Facilitate family dispute resolution and mediation processes
- Support parents to develop practical, child-focused parenting arrangements
- Apply child-inclusive and culturally responsive practice frameworks
- Ensure compliance with the Family Law Act and FDRP Regulations
- Maintain professional standards and FDR accreditation
- Engage with community and sector stakeholders
- Contribute to a collaborative, best-practice team culture
This role offers a balanced caseload within a supportive structure that values reflective supervision and continuous improvement. Centacare North Queensland promotes wellbeing and resilience across our region and is committed to integrity, respect, equality, compassion, dignity and stewardship.
What you bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Law, or FDR/Mediation Accreditation (or eligibility) as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
- Experience in child-focused dispute resolution practice
- Strong understanding of legislative and professional obligations
- High-level communication and assessment skills
- A commitment to ethical, culturally safe service delivery
And lifestyle?
Live where others holiday. Short commutes. Weekend trips to the reef or rainforest. Magnetic Island sunsets after a meaningful week of work.
Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner – Townsville in Brisbane employer: Centacare North Queensland
Centacare North Queensland is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive and collaborative team culture, generous benefits including salary packaging, five weeks of annual leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and communities in Townsville. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing resilience and fostering positive change.
Contact Details:
Centacare North Queensland Recruitment Team
