Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is a specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. The primary role of BDVS is to provide free and confidential services to women and children, partners in an intimate relationship and family members who are affected by domestic or family violence.

BDVS provides a range of services by a multidisciplinary team, in different locations across Brisbane. These include outreach and mobile services that meet people in locations which are safe and suitable to their circumstances, whether that be at home or in the community. Safer Lives (SLMS) is the after-hours support service. The Financial Counsellor role is a new addition to the BDVS support and advocacy team.

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.

Micah Projects is seeking two (2) Specialist DFV Advocates for our Brisbane Domestic Violence Service to support people affected by domestic and family violence to live free from violence and to assist with the safety, emotional and practical needs and issues arising from their experience. Both positions are full time with a minimum of 38 hours of work available per week. One position is fixed term to June 2021, and the second position is ongoing.

These positions are both classified under the SCHADS Award as a Level 4.