Posted: 23/02/2026

Closing Date: 31/08/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Counselling, Practitioner, Therapeutic etc.

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

• SCHADS Level 5 salary (Starting salary of $100,783.28 per annum)
• Plus $2,500 above award payment- each year!
• $15,900 salary packaging + additional meal entertainment benefits
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Birthday leave (because we celebrate our people)
• On-site café (because thoughtful mediation requires good coffee)
• A supportive, experienced FRC leadership team

You will:

• 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.

• 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 promotes wellbeing and resilience across our region and is committed to integrity, respect, equality, compassion, dignity and stewardship

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.

Centacare North Queensland in Townsville is seeking an experienced Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner to join our Family Relationship Centre. You will support families navigating parenting, care, property matters and separation decisions with a focus on children's best interests.

This role offers a SCHADS Level 5 salary with a starting annual salary of over $100k, plus $2,500 above award annually, salary packaging and various lifestyle benefits.