Community Services and Development,Education, Childcare & Training
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 Women, Children and Families Cluster includes the Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) program in Brisbane. YMYW supports young pregnant and parenting women (25 years and under), their children (aged 5 and under), and their familieswithin the Brisbane City Council region.
Through the Wellspring Hub, families can access services such as targeted family support, group programs, antenatal services, child health clinics, GP services, and community connections. YMYW uses a two-generation approach, supporting both parents and children while recognising the strengths of young parents. The program acknowledges that challenges such as housing, health, social isolation, education, employment, and income are interconnected and require an integrated response.
The team works alongside families to strengthen family functioning, promote positive parent–child relationships, build community connections, and help families navigate key systems including child protection, family law, domestic and family violence, justice, income support, education, mental health, housing, and healthcare.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Early Childhood Family Worker to work as part of the Brisbane Young Mothers for Young Women team to provide supported playgroups for young parents and their children, alongside providing individual outreach support to families with a focus on supporting the developmental needs of children under 5 years.
This is a full time employment opportunity at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and delivery of early childhood programs, activities, and supported playgroups in partnership with YMYW staff, partners, and participants.
Provide outreach support to families using a two-generation approach to strengthen parenting skills and understanding of early childhood development, including use of tools such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and referrals where required.
Build positive relationships with early childhood education providers and relevant community services.
Support parents to strengthen relationships with their children and promote school readiness and healthy child development.
Essential Criteria
Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology and experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated ability to work alongside parents in a strengths-based approach to improve their relationships and interactions with their children.
Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and experience working with children from birth to school age in supportive settings.
Experience developing and facilitating early childhood programs, activities, or supported playgroups that support both parents and children’s social and emotional development.
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 is Friday 08 May 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.
