06th August, 2025
About Centacare
Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-driven organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. Centacare has a workforce of more than 3,000, plus volunteers, and operates in more than 200 locations, supporting tens of thousands of people each year.
As part of our Family and Relationship Services (FaRS), we support individuals and families to build safer, healthier, and more connected lives. If you're a passionate and experienced practitioner who thrives on making a real difference in your community, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
As a FaRS Practitioner, you’ll work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of therapeutic approaches to support healthy relationships, prevent family breakdown, and enhance wellbeing.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
- Providing individual and group counselling using evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks
- Supporting families affected by domestic and family violence, separation, and child protection matters
- Conducting intake, risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver holistic support
- Maintaining high-quality case notes, reports, and data for compliance and service improvement
What You Will Bring - Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences (and eligible membership with AASW, APS, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of DFV, Child Protection, and Family Law legislation
- Proven counselling skills including family systems and brief solution-focused practice
- High-level communication, interpersonal and professional integrity
- Strong practice framework grounded in trauma-informed, client-centred care
- Current driver’s licence, Blue Card, and AFP check (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us? - Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to dignity, justice, equity, and inclusion
- Deliver impactful, trauma-informed support to families navigating complex life challenges
- Work within a collaborative, supportive, and mission-led environment
- Access generous salary packaging and continuous professional development opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re ready to be part of a team that cares deeply about community connection and empowerment, we would love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume today.
Centacare is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screening during recruitment, and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks.
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