We are seeking applications from people that are either fully qualified as family dispute resolution practitioner, are currently studying Family Dispute Resolution or have an interest in completing the qualification.

To be eligible as a Family Dispute Resolution Trainee you must hold a degree in, Law, Psychology, Social Work or Social Science. Centacare will support the right person to complete the FDR qualification.

This is a Full-Time contract position until 30 June 2026, based in Port Augusta.

About the Position

As a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, you will provide a range of high quality, child-focused interventions to families post separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and need support reaching agreements in relation to their children and/or the distribution of property.

The role includes intake, assessment, case management, and the provision of interventions including mediation and child inclusive practice under the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act, as well as advocacy and referral services.

Key Duties include:

• Provide family dispute resolution and general mediation services
• Conduct intake assessments, develop case plans and parenting agreements
• Facilitate effective referral and promotion of services
• Participate in program and service evaluations

About Us

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

Benefits

• Annual Salary from $85,126 to $91,587 (based on full time)
• Full Time (38 hours per week)
• As a trainee you will be supported to complete a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
• Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
• Additional leave provisions available
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Generous access to our external Employee Assistance Program provider
• Work in a growing and supportive organisation with great career opportunities

About You

As a qualified mediator, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Law, Psychology, Social Work or Social Sciences
• A Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution
• An accreditation with the Attorney General’s Department

As a trainee mediator, you will have:

• A Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or Law (this is a prerequisite of the traineeship)
• A willingness to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution in the first year of employment to achieve registration with the Attorney-General’s Department. Training terms and an agreement will be made with the suitable candidate.

Requirements of the role:

• Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check – don't worry, we can support this process if necessary!
• Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.