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 the specialist domestic and family violence service for the Brisbane metropolitan region. Funded by the Department of Justice and Attorney General, BDVS provides free and confidential services to adults and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Operating 24/7 across Brisbane, BDVS delivers crisis and case management, outreach, groups, safety planning, court support, information and referral, psycho‑social education, and programs for men who perpetrate DFV. BDVS leads the Brisbane Region High Risk Team and works within an integrated response to achieve safety and stability for individuals and families.
As a Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Advocate you will work as part of the BDVS team to support people affected by domestic and family violence to live free from abuse and promote change within community and systems to achieve safety, equality, and respect. You will provide trauma informed support, comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning, case coordination, referral, systemic advocacy, centre based and outreach responses, and court support at Holland Park and Richlands. You will collaborate across government and non‑government agencies to enhance victim safety and perpetrator accountability and maintain high-quality documentation and professional practice.
This is a full-time employment opportunity at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma informed approaches.
Provide emotional support and specialist psychoeducation on DFV dynamics and risk.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop safety plans using evidence-based tools.
Deliver advocacy, referral, and case coordination focused on victim/survivor safety.
Work within an integrated response to enable access to legal, court, housing, and family supports.
Provide systemic advocacy and court support at Holland Park and Richlands, and deliver centre based and outreach strategies.
Essential Criteria:
Experience working with people in crisis, including risk assessment and safety and needs planning.
Knowledge of DFV theory and practice with a gendered analysis, using a trauma informed approach.
Ability to work with government and non‑government agencies in a case coordination model and rapidly acquire knowledge of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 Section 5A Information Sharing, the Child Protection Act 1999, and an understanding of the Family Law Act.
Culturally sensitive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles, strong communication and IT skills, and a positive, flexible, adaptive approach aligned with Micah Projects values, equity and WHS principles.
Blue Card, current driver’s license, and ability to travel.
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 Monday 27 July 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.
