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 Wellspring Services Cluster consists of the Young Mothers for Young Women programs in Brisbane (YMYW), Caboolture (CYMYW), and Redcliffe (RYMYW).

The YMYW Programs offer support to young pregnant and parenting women, their children, and families. The Brisbane and Redcliffe services are open to women who are aged 25 years and under and aged 20 years and under in Caboolture. Young women can access a variety of services through our Wellspring Hubs including group connections, planned support, antenatal services, and child health connections.

As Team Leader you will oversee the delivery of services to young pregnant and parenting women who access YMYW Coorparoo, while providing an integrated and welcoming service response to young women, their children and partners.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Wellspring Cluster Lead in day-to-day service delivery.
• Lead and develop a team culture of respect, partnership, and responsiveness.
• Foster positive relationships with partners such as Mater Mothers and Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
• Coordinate visiting services to the Coorparoo Hub.
• Supervise peer workers, outreach, and family support workers.
• Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Manage workloads and problem-solving to maintain services for vulnerable people.
• Ensure effective communication and teamwork within the team.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant certificate, diploma, or tertiary qualification in community services or extensive experience.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and non-discrimination.
• Ability to work flexibly, adaptively, and proactively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including case management and data collection.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding 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: Team Leader - YMYW Brisbane 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 on apply.

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!

A position description is attached.

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.