Community Services and Development,Education, Childcare & Training,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
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
The Education, Connection & Healing Team enhances workforce capabilities within general practices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services in the southern region of Brisbane LGA. This program also evaluates referred patients who have suffered from domestic, family, sexual violence (DFSV), or child sexual abuse, facilitating triage to the most suitable support services. Additionally, the program strengthens system integration by fostering understanding and collaboration between the DFSV, child sexual abuse sectors, and the primary healthcare sector. It focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers that hinder the integration of primary healthcare into a coordinated response to DFSV and child sexual abuse.
The Local Link program provides a unique service, in supporting both general practices and their patients to effectively navigate the integrated service system to enable safety for victim-survivors of DFSV and child sexual abuse. As a Local Link Advocate - Child Sexual Abuse, you will work within the Local Link program as part of the broader Education, Connection and Healing team, providing direct supports to victim-survivors who have been referred by their GP. You will provide capacity-building support for general practices through both delivery of formal training, and the provision of case consultations to general practice staff including when co-located at general practices. You will work alongside our partner organisations (Centre for Women & Co. & YFS Ltd.) and develop key external stakeholder relationships to support the development of this pilot initiative.
This is a fixed term (until 30 June 2026), full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 5 under the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Build, adapt and strengthen referral pathways from primary health care providers into the Local Link service system.
Provide capacity-building support to general practices through delivery of formal training, provision of case consultations and responding to referrals for patients who are victim-survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and domestic, family and sexual violence.
Provide trauma-informed services to victim-survivors, including triage, assessment, brief support and referral to suitable services.
Actively promote the Local Link program to clinics in the South Brisbane PHN area through flyer drops and practice visits.
Essential Criteria:
Experience supporting victim-survivors of childhood sexual abuse using trauma-informed care.
Knowledge of current theory, practice, and legislation related to childhood sexual abuse.
Ability to collaborate with government and non-government agencies in case coordination.
Culturally sensitive practice with diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Relevant qualifications and proficiency in IT systems, data collection, and case management.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
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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 supply of uniforms.
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.
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 5pm, Friday 18 July, 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.
