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.

Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is the specialist service for the Brisbane metropolitan region, providing free, confidential support to adults and children affected by domestic and family violence. Operating 24/7 across multiple locations, BDVS offers crisis and case management, outreach, safety planning, court support, programs for perpetrators, and education on DFV, guided by evidence-based best practice. Leading the Brisbane Region High Risk Team, BDVS works collaboratively across agencies to ensure coordinated, consistent responses that prioritise victim safety. The service is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, recognising diverse relationships, family structures, and individual circumstances.

As a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate, you will work closely with the BDVS team to provide direct support to individuals and families impacted by domestic and family violence, helping them achieve safety, stability, and freedom from abuse. You will deliver case management, safety planning, court support, and outreach, while advocating for clients within the community and across service systems. Your role will also involve promoting systemic change by raising awareness, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to initiatives that foster equality, respect, and safe environments for all.

This opportunity is for two permanent positions: 1x full-time and 1x part-time (0.6 FTE). Both roles are offered at Level 4 or 5 of the SCHADS Award, depending on experience and skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support victims of domestic and family violence using a trauma informed approach.
• Provide emotional support and specialist psychoeducation to people who have experienced DFV on the dynamics and risk of domestic and family violence.
• Provide comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning using evidence-based tool.
• Provide support, advocacy, referral, and case coordination using a case management model focusing on maintaining safety for victims and survivors of DFV.
• Work within an integrated response within the Brisbane region ensuring smooth and responsive referrals, support and access to court information, legal assistance, housing and or emergency accommodation, family support and parenting assistance and information and referral into other identified services.
• Provide systemic advocacy to enhance the safety of victim/survivors and accountability of perpetrators of domestic violence in collaboration with both government and non-government agencies. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in working with people who may be experiencing a crisis, including the ability to conduct risk assessments, develop plans around safety and needs identified.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and 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 support and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with both government and non-government agencies in a case coordination model.  Knowledge of or 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally sensitive practice when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. 

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: Specialist DFV Advocate 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 discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.

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 now.

A position description is attached.

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.