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Local Registry Coordinator

Queensland Government
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Working for the Family Responsibilities Commission, this is a unique opportunity for a person with strong links into community to play an active role in supporting the wellbeing of a welfare reform community. The role is ideally suited to a person with strong communication skills who can empathically communicate to those in the community and encourage local participation and engagement to progress initiatives being supported by the Commission.

This role requires some road and air travel, and you must have a current driver's licence and be eligible for a blue card.

About The Families Responsibilities Commission

The purpose of the Commission is to support the restoration of socially responsible standards of behaviour and to assist community members to resume and maintain primary responsibility for the wellbeing of their community and the individuals and families within their community.

About The Role

This is a temporary role, with the possibility of extension. The duties of the role include

  • Effectively and empathically communicating with stakeholders with a positive service focus.
  • Support the operation of the Commission in the community area :
  • Taking appropriate steps to facilitate the holding of conferences
  • Providing information about community support services and the operation of the Commission to persons living in the area and
  • Maintaining accurate records and information the Registrar considers appropriate.
  • Develop and establish strong relationships with the Local Commissioners in the welfare reform community and assist them in preparing for conferences.
  • Attend Commission conferences in the welfare reform community, record the agreement, produce orders and agreements made at the conferences, develop case plans and monitor outcomes.
  • Carry out and facilitate Client Engagement and other FRC initiatives in the welfare reform community.
  • Develop, promote and implement initiatives aimed at cost effectiveness and improved client services.


Specific Requirements Of The Role

  • Current C drivers licence
  • Ability to travel in light aircraft and stay overnight in community
  • Eligible to hold and maintain a Blue card


To find out more

Please reach out to Michelle Stewart, Manager Coordination on 07 40818410 or via email at michelle.stewart@frcq.org.au

To apply

Please submit your resume, statement of capabilities and details of two referees who can attest to your suitability for the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/676207/26

C losing Date: Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Occupational group Community Engagement and Education
20 Jan 2026;   from: linkedin.com

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