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.

Job Description

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Education, Recovery and Healing (ERH) program to supporting individuals who have experienced family, domestic or sexual violence (DFSV), or childhood sexual abuse (CSA). We are seeking dedicated Local Care Advocate's to join our team, enhancing our capacity to support these individuals and their families within the Brisbane South PHN region.

The ERH Local Care team is part of Brisbane South PHN’s Recognise, Respond, Refer (RRR) Program, which supports primary care to enhance service responses to people experiencing family, domestic or sexual violence, or childhood sexual abuse. This service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.

How you will make a Difference

As a DFSV & CSA Local Care advocate, you will play a critical role in the ERH program. Your efforts will ensure that victim-survivors receive the necessary support to navigate their healing and recovery journeys effectively.

There are multiple employment opportunities (fixed term full time / part time), with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 SCHADS Award (dependent on qualifications and knowledge).

Desired Skills and Experience

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

You will also have knowledge of or ability to acquire relevant knowledge of legislation and regulations, such as The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Section 5A Information Sharing and the Child Protection Act 1999 and an understanding of the Family Law Act.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply current theory and practice relating to family, domestic or sexual violence, or childhood sexual abuse, including using a trauma informed approach to support and advocacy, ability to conduct risk assessments, develop plans around safety and needs identified is essential to this position.

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] using the subject line: Local Care Advocate - Domestic & Family Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well recognised multidisciplinary organisation
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take-home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650)
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, 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.
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page by clicking the "Apply Now" button to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

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.

A position description is attached.