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

Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is the specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. Brisbane Domestic Violence Service 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.

Through the QPS Embedded DFV Specialist Practitioner model BDVS will be delivering a range of activities aimed at improving the safety of victim survivors and promoting holding persons using violence to account. BDVS Practitioners will be located across QPS stations in Brisbane to provide immediate crisis intervention to victim-survivors who attend a police station regarding DFV, regardless of gender. The model will also improve service system integration between Providers and the QPS.

As a Team Leader you will work in close partnership with QPS and the QPS Embedded Specialist DFV Practitioners to provide practice guidance and supervision, deliver a range of activities aimed at improving the safety of male and female victim-survivors presenting to police stations and build capacity of stakeholders to respond effectively to victim-survivors. The position will also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies.

This is a permanent full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 6/7, dependent upon experience, of the SCHADS Award.

Potential of Relocation Incentive Package available.

Desired Skills and Experience

You need to have experience in working with people in a crisis response and case management, including the ability to conduct risk assessments and develop plans around safety and needs identified to women and men who have experienced violence along with the ability to apply current theory and practice relating to domestic and family violence and a gendered analysis of this issue, including using a trauma informed approach to advocacy and support.

You require knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire technical understanding of relevant legislation and regulations specifically; The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Section 5A Information Sharing, the Child Protection Act 1999 and an understanding of the Family Law Act.

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: Team Leader - QPS Embedded Specialist Model Team 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 via 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.