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 Supportive Housing – Hope Street team operates at Brisbane Common Ground, where both the building design and the support services aim to foster empowerment and independence for tenants. Our approach is grounded in the Housing First model, focusing on providing stable, permanent housing with integrated support to help people maintain their tenancies.

We are seeking a dedicated Tenant Support Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will provide essential support to tenants of Brisbane Common Ground, helping to enhance their well-being and independence.

This is a permanent part time (30.4hrs per week) employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 2 of the SCHADS Award.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality support services to tenants.
• Assist tenants in maintaining their housing and improving their overall well-being.
• Uphold child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles.
• Effectively use IT systems and case management tools.

Requirements:

• A strong understanding and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
• Proficiency in IT systems and case management.
• Previous experience or education in the social and community services sector is an advantage.

Working Hours: This role will require you to work on a rotating 24-hour roster. Shifts will rotate fortnightly and include:

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and want to contribute to a supportive and empowering environment, we encourage you to apply.

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: Tenant Service Worker 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 deadline to receive applications, 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.