Job description
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 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.
BDVS is funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General to lead the facilitation of collaboration between agencies and systems, which assist in the protection and safety of women, children and any person experiencing domestic and family violence. BDVS recognises that to meet this objective, there needs to be a proactive and integrated approach to supporting all agencies to fulfil their role and responsibility and to ensure the safety in intimate relationships, homes and in our community.
As the Specialist DFV Practitioner you will work as part of the Brisbane Domestic Violence Service team, working in close partnership with QPS, to deliver a range of activities aimed at improving the safety of victim-survivors of all genders presenting to police stations. The position will also contribute to improving service system integration between QPS and other agencies.
Note: These positions are embedded within Police Stations, some travel to and from may be required (as applicable).
There are three fixed term full-time positions until 30 June 2026 with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.
You should have relevant experience and appropriate qualification such as social work, psychology, criminology or another related field, or equivalent experience.
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, including ability to conduct risk assessments, develop plans around safety and needs identified is essential to this position.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description via the Micah Projects Careers Page.
For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Practitioner – QPS Embedded Specialist Model 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 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
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 by clicking the “Apply Now” button 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 the deadline to receive applications is as advertised, 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.