Practice Lead, Family Dispute Resolution - Remote Or Geraldton Based

Practice Lead, Family Dispute Resolution - Remote or Geraldton Based Centacare Family Services are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to join our Geraldton-based team in the position of Practice Lead - Family Dispute Resolution.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, based in Geraldton, Western Australia, with the flexibility to work onsite or remotely within Western Australia, and with regular visits to the office.

A remuneration package based on the SCHCADS Award MA000100 will be offered, depending on skills and experience : Level 7.1, $58.23 / hour, plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options.

Key Functions As the Practice Lead, you will support and train administrative staff, Client Liaison Officers, Family Advisors, and Family Relationship Dispute Practitioners across the Geraldton office and other areas serviced by the Family Relationship Centre (FRC). You will report directly to the FRC Manager and ensure alignment with the Centre's goals and standards.

Your responsibilities include delivering high-quality family law services such as mediation, early intervention, prevention, and community education. You will collaborate with various departments to achieve consistent outcomes aligned with Centacare Family Services' philosophy and mission.

Selection Criteria : Qualifications Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution.

Selection Criteria : Skills & Experience High-level understanding of property and financial matters, including the impact of financial abuse under The Family Law Act.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities to work collaboratively with team members, stakeholders, and the community.

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government departments, stakeholders, and communities.

Leadership experience in motivating staff teams to deliver quality services.

Strong skills in flexibility and time management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to show initiative.

Non-judgemental, neutral, and compassionate approach.

Ability to work within the philosophy and ethos of Centacare.

A salary package based on the SCHCADS Award MA000100, plus superannuation and salary sacrifice options, will be offered based on skills and experience : Level 7, $58.23 / hour plus superannuation.

Benefits include work-life balance, professional development opportunities, a paid day off on your birthday if rostered to work, and paid closure between Christmas and New Year.

As a PBI employer, Centacare offers significant tax benefits through salary packaging arrangements.

Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a WA Working with Children Check, a recent National Police Clearance (no older than 12 months), and a current WA Driver's License.

Centacare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply, click the APPLY NOW button, submit your current resume, and include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Assessment Questions Your application will include questions such as :

Years of experience as a Practice Leader Right to work in Australia Current Working With Children (WWC) Check Current Police Check Experience in family law Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Experience as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Current Australian driver's license Please include any additional relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.

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