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 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.
Brisbane DFV Housing Connectors are funded to support women and children and or other identified victims of domestic and family violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic and family violence. Housing Connectors provide case management focused on ensuring safety and meeting individual or family goals with the aim of addressing housing barriers and supporting housing sustainability.
The Housing Connectors Team works in partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Micah Projects Housing and Homelessness Teams.
How you will make a Difference:
As a Specialist Domestic Violence and Housing Connector you will work as part of the team to provide mobile support to women and children, or other victims who are in housing crisis due to domestic and family violence to access safe affordable and appropriate emergency and long-term housing options.
There are 3 full time fixed term (to 30 June 2026) employment opportunities, with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 of the SCHADS Award dependent on qualifications and/or experience.
To be considered for these roles, you’ll need to hold a relevant qualification and/or extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
We are looking for people who have demonstrated experience in providing a holistic, trauma-informed, participant-centered approach to support and advocacy. This includes the ability to work in a crisis environment and respond to multiple demands with a problem-solving approach; assess risk and needs to develop, implement and review holistic case management plans.
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 and the ability to work across shifts Monday – Friday between 8am – 8pm and Saturdays 9am – 5pm is also essential as part of this role.
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 and Housing Connectors enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Benefits of working at Micah Projects
- Join a well recognised and respected multidisciplinary organisation
- Salary Packaging options, increasing your take-home pay while also supporting in house activities
- Access to 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!
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.
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in women’s lives, please click Apply Now to visit the Micah Projects Careers Page to apply for this position.
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.