Careers

Careers at Centacare FNQ

Centacare FNQ is the social services agency of the Diocese of Cairns. Covering the region from Cardwell in the south, the Northern Territory in the west and the Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, we have been supporting the community of Far North Queensland since 1981.

Working at Centacare FNQ means more than just a job. We are a values-driven organisation that aims to provide the best possible services to meet the needs of people in our community. To help us achieve this we look for passionate and highly skilled individuals to join our team. 

Employer of Choice

Centacare FNQ prides itself on attracting and retaining exceptional people and recognise that staff are our most valuable resource.  We are proud to offer excellent working conditions and benefits including: 

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
  • Ability to purchase up to an additional 2 weeks leave 
  • Salary Sacrifice (opportunity for tax savings depending on wages and subject to personal financial circumstances)
  • Employee Assistance Program 
    • Up to 5 free confidential counselling sessions for employees per year
    • Vaccination program 
  • One additional paid day’s compassionate leave on each occasion of compassionate leave 
  • One paid Gift Day for the next work day following the Boxing Day Public Holiday where the work day following the Boxing Day Public Holiday is the employee’s usual day of work 
  • Tertiary Study (relevant) – up to 76 hours per annum paid study leave
  • On-going professional development opportunities
  • Centacare FNQ Enterprise Agreement 2018 


Current Job Opportunities at Centacare FNQ



Employment & Training Officer

Max Term: 38 hrs p/w until 30 June 2021
Closing date: 9th August

Centacare FNQ presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Senior Employment and Training Officer – based in Cairns. This position will provide the Project Management Lead for the Training and Employment Program initiative that provides supported training and employment pathways for people from multicultural backgrounds.

For more information call Gillian Donkers on 07 4242 1058

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