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

The Education, Connection & Healing Program enhances workforce capabilities within general practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services in the southern region of Brisbane LGA. This program also evaluates referred patients who have suffered from domestic, family, sexual violence (DFSV), or child sexual abuse, facilitating triage to the most suitable support services. Additionally, the program strengthens system integration by fostering understanding and collaboration between the DFSV, child sexual abuse sectors, and the primary healthcare sector. It focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers that hinder the integration of primary healthcare into a coordinated response to DFSV and child sexual abuse.

The Local Care Team, embedded within this broader initiative, directly supports individuals who have experienced FDSV and child sexual abuse by offering up to 2 years of case management and care coordination. This program aims to increase survivors’ confidence in their recovery journey, improve their access to trauma-informed, person-centred supports and tailored, specific, and unique referral pathways to recovery and therapeutic services. As a HARA Local Care Advocate, you will work within the Local Care team within the broader Education, Connection and Healing team, providing direct supports to people seeking healing and recovery supports following experiences of FDSV and/or child sexual abuse. You will work within a consortium partnership (alongside partnership organisations Centre for Women & Co. & YFS Ltd.) and develop key external stakeholder relationships to support the development of this pilot initiative to enhance healing and recovery pathways for those affected by violence and trauma.

This is a fixed-term (30/06/2026), part-time (30.4h/week) employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 of the SCHADS AWARD, dependent upon experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support to enhance participant confidence in managing their healing and recovery journey.
• Provide comprehensive case management and care coordination to individuals who have experienced family and domestic sexual violence (FDSV) and child sexual abuse.
• Develop and implement Integrated Recovery Care Plans tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances using evidence-based psychological assessments and tools, comprehensive risk assessment &safety planning.
• Facilitate warm referrals and seamless connections to appropriate trauma-informed mental health services and other support services, maintaining regular contact with participants to monitor progress and adjust care plans as necessary
• Collaborate actively within a consortium partnership to develop practice frameworks, integrated response strategies and promotional guides to support a Best Practice focus within the consortium operation.
• Collaborate with organisations like the Centre for Women and YFS, Mental Health Recovery Services, and participate in partnerships to integrate the Local Care Team into existing services and strengthen connections across FDSV and child sexual abuse recovery services.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see the attached Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: PHN Local Care Advocate 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 click Apply Now.

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.

While the deadline to receive applications is listed, 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.