Make a difference in your community every day

At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the satisfaction of seeing the difference you make in your clients' lives. That's the experience you will have when you come to work at Centacare.

Our Mission: Action for Impact

We’re committed to empowering every person we serve to reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. As a key member of our Family and Wellbeing Team, you’ll help bring this mission to life—creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Your role as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)

As an FDRP, you'll deliver holistic, supportive, and client-centred services to individuals and families experiencing separation, crisis, or conflict. Your role will include providing mediation and conflict resolution services on behalf of Centacare. You'll support separated partners to manage parenting arrangements with a child-focused approach while monitoring, case managing, and guiding client contact, information, and progress.

About Centacare

Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.

Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.

Why Join Us?

As an employee of Centacare NENW you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a dynamic and supportive culture, other benefits offered include:

• Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay.
• Support Growth & Transformation – Work in a dynamic environment undergoing positive change, where you can drive meaningful change.
• Flexible & Inclusive Workplace – Join a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

There are many reasons to join us, but none more compelling than the stories of our team members. Check out our video below to hear a personal story.

What you'll bring

• Registration as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney-General’s
  Department, or mediation training and qualifications to fulfill criteria for registration as an
  FDRP.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering FDR services to clients from a range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience of work with clients experiencing domestic and family violence, child-
  inclusive practice, child protection issues, alcohol and drug issues, grief and loss,
  multicultural, CALD and Aboriginal cultural issues.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, observe confidentiality, use discretion and initiative with clients and fellow staff members.

Centacare NENW is an equal employment opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Persons and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the above criteria.

Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 21st March 2025. However, interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, so don’t wait—apply today!

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact on 02 6762 9205 or email [email protected].

**Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.