Practice Supervisor

• Flexible FTE work arrangement tailored based on your availability and organisational needs
• Earn a competitive salary circa $119,089.36 – 124,065.76 (pro rata) PLUS $2500 per annum above award payment
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 plus $2,650 entertainment allowance
• Receive a $200 sign-on bonus when you join
• Relocation assistance up to $4,500 to help you settle comfortably
• Access to the Centacare fleet vehicles for all approved regional work travel
• Grow others and grow your impact by supporting early-career staff in a values-led culture

About Centacare North Queensland

Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit, community-focused organisation and social services ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Townsville. Its mission: to enhance the well-being and resilience of individuals, families, and communities in North Queensland. With programs across Townsville, Mount Isa, and surrounding regions, Centacare offers essential services in counselling, youth and family support, homelessness, disability care, and more. Built on core values of Integrity, Respect, Equality, Compassion, Dignity, and Stewardship, Centacare NQ is a place where your work truly makes a difference.

Learn more at www.centacarenq.org.au

About the Opportunity

Centacare North Queensland is seeking a part-time Practice Supervisor based in Townsville, QLD with some flexibility in FTE depending on your experience and availability, with monthly travel to Mount Isa and other outreach locations, as needed. Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior position plays a key role in developing staff, guiding best practices, and supporting service quality across the organisation.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing monthly clinical, technical, and practical supervision to staff below the manager level
• Delivering internal and external training programs (online and in person)
• Supporting early-career practitioners with ethical practice and self-care strategies
• Identifying and escalating emerging themes to leadership for organisational response
• Leading by example with professional boundaries and values-aligned conduct
• Maintaining detailed records, contributing to audits, and shaping continuous improvement
• Collaborating with HR and Program Managers on development and performance plans
• Providing surge support, including critical incident debriefing as needed

Please note: This is a flexible FTE role, with hours negotiable depending on your availability and the service needs

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About You

To be successful, you'll need a tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work and extensive experience providing supervision in a social or community service setting.

In addition, the following will be highly regarded:

• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Proven ability to manage complex ethical and therapeutic discussions
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated confidence with technology and remote service delivery
• A calm, boundary-setting leadership style aligned with Centacare's values
• Ability to work independently and travel monthly to regional locations

You must hold or be eligible to obtain:

• A current open driver's licence
• A current Working with Children Blue Card and Disability Services Clearance

This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted senior role that truly shapes people and culture across a values-led organisation.

About the Benefits

Earn a competitive salary of circa $119,089.36 - 124,065.76 pro rata (based on experience, skills and qualifications) and a host of benefits including:

• $2,500 uplift built into your hourly rate - earn above-award pay from day one
• $200 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $4,500 available to help you settle in comfortably
• Generous salary packaging — access up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefits through our not-for-profit status
• Access to the Centacare fleet vehicles for all approved regional travel
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave, including a paid Christmas shutdown period
• 1 day of Birthday Leave each year to celebrate you
• Extra Loyalty Leave - 1 additional week of paid leave at both 5 and 6 years of continuous service
• Bonus Leave when you reach the top pay point within your level
• Ongoing professional development and training (including leadership training for managers)
• Access to a new Wellbeing app called Sonder, which includes access to qualified medical professionals including counsellors, psychologists and mental health specialists
• Wellbeing and lifestyle perks - discounts through Flare, Travel Club, and MyBenefits

Ready to Apply?

Apply NOW to lead, inspire, and shape Centacare's supervision culture across North Queensland.