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

Safer Lives Mobile Service (SLMS) is a specialist funded 24/7 outreach service for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, referred by DV Connect (for practical support whilst in motels and awaiting placement in refuge, temporary supported accommodation or longer-term housing solutions), Queensland Police Service and Queensland Health Social Workers within the Brisbane Region.

The Safer Lives Mobile Team works in partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Micah Projects Housing and Homelessness Teams.

Micah Projects is committed to recognising diverse relationships, family structures, and unique circumstances of each person's experience in the context of culture, socio-economic status, health and disability status, and sexual orientation.

We are looking for a committed Specialist Domestic Violence Support Advocate to join our team. In this role, you will provide outreach, crisis response, and safety planning to support women, children, and other victims of domestic and family violence. Working with referrals from DVConnect, Queensland Police Service, and Queensland Health, you will make a real difference by helping individuals access safety, stability, and ongoing support.

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) employment opportunity at Level 3 of the SCHADS award.

Roster work required

Shifts: Monday - Sunday

• 4:00pm - 12am
• 11:30pm - 7:30am

Saturday, Sunday & Public holidays:

• 7am - 3pm
• 8:30am - 4:30pm

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Support victims of domestic and family violence using a trauma informed approach to access appropriate pathways to safety.
• Provide outreach support and safety planning to women and children in motels who have left domestic violence relationship.
• Respond to QPS and Qld Health (24/7) to assist women access emergency /crisis motel immediately.
• Provide emotional support, safety planning, flexible financial assistance, individual advocacy in navigating services systems is provided for the duration of the support period with women and children or other identified victims of domestic and family violence.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum 12-month experience within a community services position working with vulnerable people.
• Ability to work in a crisis environment and respond to multiple demands with a problem- solving approach.
• Ability to work rotating shifts between 4pm – 12am and 11:30pm – 7:30am Monday – Sunday and 7am – 3pm and 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays.
• Knowledge of or ability to acquire relevant knowledge of legislation and regulations, such as The Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and The Child Protection Act 1999.
• Demonstrated experience in working with people in a human service setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in collaborative teamwork, service navigation, and local community support.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn cross-disciplinary responses to domestic and family violence housing and homelessness.

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 Domestic Violence Worker - Safer Lives Mobile Service 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".

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.

Aapplications 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.