Community Services and Development,Program & Project Management,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
Lead an exciting new program that is reshaping how families are supported through stable housing, safety and pathways to stronger futures for children.
The Supportive Housing for Families program at Edmondstone Street provides stable, affordable and safe housing for families with young children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and involvement with the child protection system. The program delivers a site-based supportive housing model, offering 18 units of housing with integrated, on-site support. This program combines property and tenancy management with multidisciplinary support services, delivered in partnership with a community housing provider. Support is provided through a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, with a focus on sustaining tenancies, strengthening family functioning and improving outcomes for children.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to lead the Keeping Families Together and Supportive Housing Edmondstone Street teams, providing leadership, coordination and consistency in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services in line with Micah Projects Strategic Plan. The role works closely with families, multidisciplinary teams, Common Ground Queensland and key community stakeholders to support proactive, flexible and responsive service delivery that promotes housing stability, family wellbeing, safety and connection to community.
This is meaningful work that plays a direct role in supporting families to remain safely housed, strengthen family functioning and create stronger futures for children.
This is a full-time employment opportunity at Level 6 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support multidisciplinary teams across Keeping Families Together and Supportive Housing Edmondstone Street
Provide oversight of trauma informed, person centred and family focused support to families experiencing vulnerability and homelessness
Support staff to deliver proactive, flexible and responsive case management that promotes housing stability, family wellbeing and safety
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Common Ground Queensland, Child Safety, Department of Housing, health services and other stakeholders
Support day to day service delivery including crisis responses, intake, support planning and coordination across site based and outreach settings
Contribute to continuous improvement, reporting, team wellbeing and safe workplace practices
Essential Criteria
Human Services diploma or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise and competence
Demonstrated experience in leading, supporting or coordinating services for vulnerable families and children
Knowledge and understanding of the intersection between family homelessness, mental health, alcohol and other drug use, domestic and family violence, disability and housing affordability
Demonstrated understanding of the service system responding to vulnerable families and children in Queensland, including child protection, housing and homelessness services
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and advocate effectively on behalf of participants
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across multiple programs and service models including site based and outreach settings
Desirable Criteria
Experience working within a supportive housing model, including Housing First or similar approaches
Experience in the implementation or establishment of new programs, services or service models
Knowledge of trauma informed and family focused practice within a site based or intensive support environment
Experience using data, reporting and continuous improvement processes to inform service delivery
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 5 June 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.
