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 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.

As a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate you will work as part of the BDVS team to support people affected by domestic and family violence to live free from abuse by providing emotional and practical support, while promoting change within the community and systems to achieve safety, equality, and respect.

This is a full time permanent employment opportunity, with conditions and salary at Level 4 or 5 of the SCHADS Award dependent on qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

We are seeking candidates with the following skills & experience:

• Relevant experience and/or appropriate qualification including certificate, diploma, and tertiary qualification according to level of responsibility.
• 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 experience in working with people in a crisis response and case management environment, including the ability to conduct risk assessments and 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.
• Ability to observe a minimum of six (6) Safer & Accountable Men’s Program sessions within the first 6 months of employment. This could include working after hours up until 8:30pm.
• IT capability including the use of MS Office Suite, Case Management and Data Systems.
• A positive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to cultural diversity, natural and social justice.
• Current criminal history check and valid working rights in Australia.

More information is detailed in the Position Description (attached) which contains the selection criteria for this position.

To be considered for this position please supply a Resume/CV and a two (2) page covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria, along with any other documentation relevant for this position.

Please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page to apply for this position. While the deadline to receive applications in place, 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.