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

BDVS is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. BDVS is funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General to provide free and confidential services to adults and children who have been impacted by domestic and family violence. BDVS has a focus on achieving safety and stability for the individuals and families that we support.

As the Safer & Accountable Men Practitioner, you will provide planned support, including group facilitation to men attending the program to live free from violence. The role works closely with facilitators and referrers, and the Women’s Advocate with the shared objectives of victim safety and perpetrator accountability.

This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4, 5 or 6 of the SCHADS Award depending upon level of experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

You should have either 2 years full time or part time equivalent working in related Domestic, Family or Sexual Violence sector or 3 years tertiary qualification in relevant discipline psychology, community services, social work, criminology, human services or related field.

You will have observed a minimum of 16 hours perpetrator intervention group work and completed (or a commitment to complete) specialist evidence-based group perpetrator intervention training of at least 25 hours duration.

A working knowledge of the Duluth Curriculum and the dynamics of domestic violence, particularly relating to the strategies and behaviour of domestic violence perpetrators, and the behaviour change process as well as demonstrated nuanced and intersectional understanding of the drivers, dynamics, and impacts of domestic and family violence and the dynamics of gender, power and control.

View the Position Description here or attached below for more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Men's Program Facilitator 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 and wellbeing hub; and
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skill-set during your time with us.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click Apply Now 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.