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
Home for Good works to find sustainable solutions for people who are homeless or for individuals, families and children who might become homeless without support. Located in inner-city Brisbane, a range of services are available for individuals and families including information, support, advocacy, health, recreational, and employment services.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Support & Advocacy Worker to work as part of the Home for Good team to provide centre based services, with outreach elements, through assessment, triage and prioritisation based on presenting needs of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
This is a full time employment opportunity until July 2026 at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma informed approaches.
Provide assertive outreach to individuals and families.
Develop, implement, and review individual service or health care plans in line with the VI-SPDAT assessment tool to resolve crisis and find solutions to the situation.
Work to refine and further develop observation and engagement skills required to understand the broader needs of participants.
Essential Criteria:
Willingness to obtain a Diploma in Community Services, or Degree in Human Services/Social Work, or equivalent combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
Demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills particularly with those in crisis situations and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, applying solution focused strategies in crisis support.
Experience in people management, volunteering and leadership in community settings.
A commitment to the vision and mission of Micah Projects.
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, Wednesday 20 August 2025, 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.
