Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

The Care Finder Program is a part of consortium comprised of Micah Projects, Communify Queensland and Queensland Positive People that targets people who have one or more reason for requiring intensive support to interact with My Aged Care, access aged care services and/or other relevant supports in the community.

How you will make a Difference:

As an Aged Care Navigator, you will work as part of the Service Integration and Health Cluster to advocate for and support individuals so they are empowered to access appropriate resources, opportunities and aged care services within the community.

This is a full time, fixed term employment opportunity until 30 June 2025, with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 of the SCHADS Award dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to hold a relevant Human Services qualification and/or extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.

We are looking for people who have demonstrated experience in providing a holistic, trauma-informed, participant-centered approach to support and advocacy.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with people who have experienced disadvantage, engagement and interpersonal skills using a non-judgmental approach and an understanding of assertive outreach and trauma informed care is essential to this role.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well recognised multidisciplinary organisation
• Salary Packaging options, increasing your take-home pay
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing hub
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us.

How to Apply!

Please supply a Resume/CV and a two (2) page covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria, along with any other documentation relevant for this position.

Please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page, via the Apply Now link, to apply for this position.

While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm, Sunday 21 April 2024, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.