Centacare Family Services are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to join our Geraldton based team in the position of
General Manager Family Law Services.
This is a full time position located in Geraldton, Western Australia. Relocation assistance and short-term accommodation on arrival may be negotiated with the successful applicant. The intended commencement date for this position is Monday 30 November ****.
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About the Role
The General Manager Family Law Services provides management and practice support across two teams within Centacare:
The Family Relationship Centre (FRC)
Children's Contact Service (CCS)
In addition to responsibilities within these service areas, the General Manager Family Law Services is a key member of the Executive Management Team, working broadly to support the mission and vision of Centacare Family Services across the whole organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the FRC manager include:
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the FRC.
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the CCS.
Drive strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement within assigned service areas.
Ensure delivery of a high-quality service consistent with funding, policy, best practice, and budgetary guidelines.
Qualifications and Accreditations
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Social Work, Social Sciences, or equivalent. Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolutionwould be well regarded.




Formal qualifications in leadership and/or management would be well regarded.
National Police Check not older than 12 months, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
Current WA Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
Experience / Skill
Knowledge and expertise of the Family Law Act as relevant to the work done within the FRC and CCS services.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience working with families experiencing relationship difficulties, including a sound understand of family violence, mental health issues and drug and alcohol addiction.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to use highly developed communication both written and verbal to work collaboratively with team members, stakeholders and the broader community.
Proven capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with government departments, key stakeholders and communities.
Proven ability to manage, lead, and motivate staff teams to deliver qualityservices.
A remuneration package based on the SCHCADS Award **** plus superannuation and salary sacrifice option will be provided based on skills and experience.
Level 8 $***** – $***** per hour + Superannuation.
Great work life balance in a supportive and inclusive team setting.
Career development opportunities each year.
A paid day off if you are rostered to work on your birthday.
Paid closure between Christmas and New Year that does not come from your leave balance.
As a PBI employer, Centacare can offer significant tax benefits to our employees through salary packaging arrangements.*.
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📌 General Manager – Family Law Services (Geraldton)
🏢 Centacare Family Services
📍 Geraldton