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.

Working from contemporary evidence based best practice models, BDVS provides an array of services including crisis and case management, outreach, groups, safety planning, court support, information and referral, programs for men who perpetrate DFV, and psycho-social education on the dynamics of domestic and family violence. 

As a Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Senior Practitioner, you will work as part of the BDVS team to support people affected by domestic and family violence to live free from abuse and promote change within community and systems to achieve safety, equality, and respect.

This is a permanent full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 of the SCHADS Award dependent upon experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support victims of domestic and family violence using a trauma-informed approach.
• Mentor and support Specialist DFV Advocates.
• Manage and allocate caseloads, supervise case management, and develop support plans.
• Provide emotional support and specialist psychoeducation on the dynamics and risks of domestic and family violence.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning.
• Advocate for and coordinate case management, focusing on maintaining safety for victims and survivors.
• Work within an integrated response framework, ensuring smooth referrals and access to services.
• Provide systemic advocacy to enhance victim safety and perpetrator accountability.
• Support women attending Holland Park and Richlands Courts.
• Maintain high-quality case notes and support plans.
• Foster participant independence and access to community resources.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with government and non-government services.
• Adhere to cultural sensitivity principles and connect participants to culturally specific programs.
• Ensure accurate and consistent data and records management.
• Commit to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in crisis support, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Knowledge of domestic and family violence theories and practices, including trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to work with government and non-government agencies in a case coordination model.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Culturally sensitive practice with diverse populations.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including case management and data collection.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and workplace health and safety principles.

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

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate / Senior Practitioner 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 as advertised, 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.