Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner - Townsville

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

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.

Download the Position Description below for more important details about the position.

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

If you are ready to practise at a high standard within a stable, respected and well-supported FRC environment — we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and make a real difference for families across North Queensland.

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.