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

Safer Lives Mobile Service (SLMS) is a specialist funded 24/7 outreach service for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, referred by DV Connect (for practical support whilst in motels and awaiting placement in refuge, temporary supported accommodation or longer-term housing solutions), Queensland Police Service and Queensland Health Social Workers within the Brisbane Region.

The Safer Lives Mobile Team works in partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Micah Projects Housing and Homelessness Teams.

Micah Projects is committed to recognising diverse relationships, family structures, and unique circumstances of each person's experience in the context of culture, socio-economic status, health and disability status, and sexual orientation.

As a Specialist Domestic Violence and Housing Advocate, you will work as part of the team to provide mobile support to women and children, or other victims who are in housing crisis due to domestic and family violence to access safe affordable and appropriate emergency and long-term housing pathways. This position requires working Thursday – Monday, 9AM – 5PM.

This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Desired Skills and Experience

You should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a relevant human services role, preferably within a senior practitioner or emerging leadership position along with the ability to work in a crisis environment and respond to multiple demands with a problem- solving approach.

You are also required to have knowledge of or ability to acquire relevant knowledge of legislation and regulations, such as The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and The Child Protection Act 1999 and previous experience win working with people in a human service setting.

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 Violence and Housing Advocate - Safer Lives Mobile Service 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 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.

While there is a closing date, 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.