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
Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is a specialist domestic violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region, that sits within Micah Projects Domestic and Family Violence Services Cluster. 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 Queensland Government, Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety 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 in order 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. BDVS is committed to recognising diverse relationships, family structures, and unique circumstances of each person's experience in the context of culture, socio-economic status, health and disability status, and sexual orientation.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to Lead the Safer Triage and Response team providing leadership and consistency in the management of intake into BDVS services, via phone, web, in person and email assisting the team in their initial triage of women and children into BDVS & provide daily oversight of prioritization; and foster a continuous improvement approach, based on best practice. This includes the aggrieved court support teams at Richlands and Holland Park Courts.
This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 7 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
• Work in a Shared Leadership environment as outlined in Micah Projects Shared Leadership Charter
• Create an effective and supportive team environment ensuring a shared understanding of the vision, mission, values, and principles.
• Support wellbeing and resilience of the team whilst managing workloads and problem solving to maintain services to vulnerable people.
• Ensure effective communication and teamwork occurs within a multidisciplinary team environment and efficient management of sensitive information and compliance with the privacy act.
Essential Criteria:
Experience of working in related Domestic, Family or Sexual Violence sector or field; or tertiary qualification in relevant discipline psychology, community services, social work, criminology, human services, or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the strategic framework and legislation underpinning work in the domestic violence sector, including the Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012.
Demonstrated understanding of a gendered analysis of domestic and family violence and links with gender equality, and Trauma Informed Practice for women, children, families, and workforce.
Previous experience and knowledge around an integrated approach to domestic and family violence.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.
In SEEK, click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page.
For more information, please email hr@micahprojects.org.au. 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 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 is Friday 13 February 2026, 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.
