Family Support and Advocacy Worker - Targeted Support
27/08/2025
25/09/2025
$100,000.00 - $108,000.00
Permanent - Full or Part Time
West End, Qld 4101
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 purpose of the Targeted Support team is to provide additional support to families as they navigate the crisis accommodation environment and work with the child safety concerns to maximise the ability of the family to remain together, and or if risk is too high to navigate the involvement of child safety for the safety and wellbeing of children.
Micah Projects aim is to work within a 2 Generational Approach by working with the parents to support the needs of the children according to age, needs and context.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Family Support & Advocacy Worker to provide intensive outreach support to families and their children currently in motels and or transitioning to housing.
Two employment opportunities, 1x full-time and 1x part-time, at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
Work in partnership with parents in the care and protection of their children.
Increase their understanding and knowledge around the safety needs of their children and family.
To work with parents on identified risks or concerns of safety for children in the motel environment.
To prioritise the vulnerability of children and families particularly pregnant women and newborn babies and children under 5 in determining work plans with the homelessness family support teams.
Essential Criteria:
Relevant certificate, diploma or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain one.
Evidence of effectiveness of communication style, written and verbal skills, and IT competencies (including Microsoft Office and other IT systems).
Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and a working knowledge of equity and WHS principles.
Desirable Criteria:
Professional knowledge and experience in the housing and homelessness sector, in the Human Services Sector, or in frontline community service roles.
Familiarity with Children Safeguarding standards and legislation, including but not limited to The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations best practices and The Child Protection Act.
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 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.
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 isThursday 25 September 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.
